fingernail
FIHNGG-nayl
Fingernail (noun) means the hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger. Example: “She painted her fingernails a bright red.”
noun
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The hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger.
"She painted her fingernails a bright red."
How to use fingernail
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe hard covering on the end of a finger.
Common pairings
bite one's fingernails
chipped fingernail
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of finger and nail, going back to Old English forms with the same meaning.
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What does “fingernail” mean?
The word “fingernail” means the hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger. In plain terms, the hard covering on the end of a finger.
How do you pronounce “fingernail”?
“Fingernail” is pronounced FIHNGG-nayl (/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fingernail” in a sentence?
Here is “fingernail” used in a sentence: “She painted her fingernails a bright red.”
What part of speech is “fingernail”?
“Fingernail” is a noun.
Where does the word “fingernail” come from?
The word “fingernail” comes from Old English. A straightforward compound of finger and nail, going back to Old English forms with the same meaning.
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