Fingernail: meaning, definitions and examples

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fingernail

 

[ หˆfษชล‹.ษกษ™rหŒneษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The thin hard layer on the upper surface of the tip of each finger.

Synonyms

nail

Examples of usage

  • My fingernails are painted red.
  • I accidentally broke my fingernail.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

The flat plate on the upper surface of an insect's leg.

Synonyms

nail

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น unha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค–เคผเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fingernagel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะณะพั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paznokieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆช (ใคใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ongle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrnak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ํ†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nehet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ necht

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡็”ฒ (zhวjiวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ negl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒฉแƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤฑrnaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uรฑa

Etymology

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.