toenail

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English

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Etymology

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From toe +‎ nail.

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: tō'nāl", IPA(key): /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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toenail (plural toenails)

  1. The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
    Synonym: (uncommon) footnail
    toenail clippings

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Verb

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toenail (third-person singular simple present toenails, present participle toenailing, simple past and past participle toenailed)

  1. (transitive) To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

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