Fingernail: meaning, definitions and examples
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fingernail
[ หfษชล.ษกษrหneษชl ]
body part
The thin hard layer on the upper surface of the tip of each finger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My fingernails are painted red.
- I accidentally broke my fingernail.
cosmetics
A piece of plastic or metal that is glued to the natural nail in order to make it longer or to protect it.
Synonyms
false nail, nail extension
Examples of usage
- She got acrylic fingernails for the wedding.
- He prefers gel fingernails over acrylic ones.
anatomy
The flat plate on the upper surface of an insect's leg.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fingernail of the beetle was shiny.
- Tiny hairs can be found on the insect's fingernails.
Translations
Translations of the word "fingernail" in other languages:
๐ต๐น unha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคผเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Fingernagel
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuku
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะณะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ paznokieฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ช (ใคใ)
๐ซ๐ท ongle
๐ช๐ธ uรฑa
๐น๐ท tฤฑrnak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุธูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nehet
๐ธ๐ฐ necht
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฒ (zhวjiว)
๐ธ๐ฎ noht
๐ฎ๐ธ negl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แฉแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dฤฑrnaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ uรฑa
Word origin
The term 'fingernail' dates back to the 15th century, formed by combining 'finger' and 'nail'. Fingernails have been an important part of human culture for centuries, with evidence of their care and decoration found in ancient civilizations. The evolution of fingernails as a fashion statement continues to this day, with various trends and techniques for nail care and design.
See also: finger, fingers, forefinger.