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toenail.

The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
  1. The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

    toenail clippings
Where this word comes from

From toe + nail.

verb/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
  1. To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From toe + nail.

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