fingernails

CEFRC1

/fˈɪŋɡəˌrneɪlz/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The hard coverings on the ends of the fingers.

Examples

  • Fingernails grow nearly four times faster than toenails.

  • Green peas are high in iron and contain nutrients that improve the colour of fingernails.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • You have dirt under your fingernails.

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