toenail
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- enPR: tō'nāl", IPA(key): /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
toenail (plural toenails)
- The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
- Synonym: (uncommon) footnail
- toenail clippings
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Translations
the plate covering the end of a toe
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Verb
toenail (third-person singular simple present toenails, present participle toenailing, simple past and past participle toenailed)
- (transitive) To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.