toenail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
verb
  1. To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

Pronunciation

tō'nāl" /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ En-us-toenail.ogg

Word forms

toenail toenails toe nail toe-nail toenailing toenailed

Etymology

From toe + nail.

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