toenail
noun
toe·nail
| \ ˈtō-ˌnāl
, -ˈnāl\
, -ˈnāl\
Definition of toenail
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a nail of a toe
toenail
verb
toenailed;
toenailing;
toenails
Definition of toenail (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fasten by toed nails : toe
Examples of toenail in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And no matter what, please, please keep those toenail clippers at home! — Jonas Downey, Quartz at Work, "How my colleagues and I stay sane in our open office," 22 Aug. 2019 True, witnessing another person washing her hands versus clipping her toenails elicits different responses in most people, but etiquette prefers to err on the side of consideration — and of keeping the peace. — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, "Miss Manners: Our guests got sulky over dinner arrangements," 25 July 2019 Shoes that fit poorly or lack support can be a recipe for blisters, ingrown toenails, or sore feet. — Lauren Zumbach, chicagotribune.com, "That metal thing your parents used to measure your feet? It’s called a Brannock Device, and it’s increasingly rare.," 16 Aug. 2019 Years ago, Tom Hoving told me he was summoned every few weeks to visit Metropolitan Museum of Art trustee and mega donor Irwin Untermyer to trim his toenails. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Museum Happenings: Protesters Stage a Die-In in NYC, and Students Accuse Staff of Racism in Boston," 25 June 2019 Kothie’s former residents and their comrades-in-arms are probably meant to feel like dirt in the statue’s toenails. — Arundhati Roy, Quartz India, "Tribespeople in India’s Gujarat fiercely resisted a mega dam—but they got a mega statue, too," 8 July 2019 Tough As Nails Deluxe Manicure Kit For the general health and emotional well-being of your fellow passengers, please refrain clipping your toenails in public. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Condé Nast Traveler, "Everything You Need to Make Your Own Business-Class Worthy Dopp Kit," 20 June 2019 Lacing techniques can also be handy for temporary problems, like a black toenail that came from a long weekend of wearing brutally high heels. — Alexa Tucker, SELF, "6 Lacing Hacks to Make Your Running Shoes Way More Comfortable," 8 May 2019 Get the Right Tools To keep toes looking neat, use a toenail clipper and follow the nail’s natural shape. — Max Berlinger, New York Times, "Men, Are You Wearing Sandals This Summer? Read This First," 13 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toenail.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for toenail
toenail
noun
English Language Learners Definition of toenail
: the hard covering at the end of a toe
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toenail
noun
toe·nail
| \ ˈtō-ˌnāl
\
\
Kids Definition of toenail
: the hard covering at the end of a toe
toenail
noun
toe·nail
| \ ˈtō-ˌnāl, -ˈnā(ə)l
\
\
Medical Definition of toenail
: a nail of a toe
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