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Definition of fingernail

fingernail

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.neɪl/
fin · ger · nail
Plural:fingernails
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fingernail Lexical Profile

fingernail Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The flattish, hard, translucent plate of keratin that covers and protects the upper surface of the tip of a human finger.

Example

"She accidentally chipped her fingernail while trying to pry open the metal lid."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

fingerlike
fingerling
fingermark
fingernail
fingerpaint
fingerpainter
fingerpainting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'finger' (from Old English 'finger') and 'nail' (from Old English 'nægl').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingernail. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingernail
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