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Definitions for fingernail
ˈfɪŋ gərˌneɪlfin·ger·nail

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. fingernailnoun

    the nail at the end of a finger

Wiktionary

  1. fingernailnoun

    The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation

Wikipedia

  1. fingernail

    A nail is a claw-like plate found at the tip of the fingers and toes on most primates. Nails correspond to the claws found in other animals. Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called alpha-keratin, which is a polymer. Alpha-keratin is found in the hooves, claws, and horns of vertebrates.

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  1. fingernail

    A fingernail is a thin, hard, translucent covering on the upper surface of the end of a finger. It is comprised of keratin, a type of protein, and is produced by living skin cells in the finger. Fingernails serve to protect the fingertip, improve tactile sensation, and enable precise manipulation of items. Their condition can also indicate a person's general state of health.

Editors Contribution

  1. fingernail

    A type of matter on a finger.

    My fingernails are always white, clean and tidy.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 17, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fingernail in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fingernail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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