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toenail

/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables
toe-nail
IPA
/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

verb

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

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From toe + nail.

Usage

Inflected Forms

toenails (plural) toe nail (alternative) toe-nail (alternative) toenails (present, singular) toenailing (participle, present) toenailed (participle, past) toenailed (past)

Phrases

big toenail devil's toenail great toenail large toenail little toenail make one's toenails curl mermaid's toenail

Frequently Paired Words

fingernail nail toe

Synonyms

footnail toe

Questions

How do you pronounce toenail?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/.
What does toenail mean?
The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
Where does toenail come from?
From toe + nail.

How to pronounce toenail

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