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Fingernail

/fˈɪŋɡəˌrneɪl/
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(noun) The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

I always keep a set of fingernail clippers in my guitar case.
Do you use fingernail clippers to cut your toenails?
CEFR Practice Quiz
He accidentally scratched the wooden table with his sharp ____ while trying to pick up a coin.

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