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fingernail
WIKTIONARY
fingernail
Noun
  • The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.
BABYLON ENGLISH
fingernail n.
nail at the end of a finger
WORDNET 2.0
fingernail
Noun
1. the nail at the end of a finger
(hypernym) nail
(hyponym) thumbnail
(part-holonym) finger
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Nail (anatomy)
A nail is a horn-like envelope covering the tips of the fingers and toes in humans, most non-human primates, and a few other mammals. Nails are similar to claws in other animals. Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called keratin. This protein is also found in the hooves and horns of different animals. It is made up of dead skin cells.
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