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Fingernail

Definition

The hard, outer layer at the end of a finger or toe, made of a tough protein called keratin.

Example Sentences

1She carefully painted her fingernails with bright red polish for the party.
2Do you bite your fingernails when you are nervous?
3He had a painful ingrown fingernail that needed medical attention.
4To avoid breaking a fingernail, wear gloves when gardening or doing heavy work.
5There are many different shapes and styles for fingernails, from short and square to long and curved.

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