toenail

1 of 2

noun

toe·​nail ˈtō-ˌnāl How to pronounce toenail (audio)
-ˈnāl
: a nail of a toe

toenail

2 of 2

verb

toenailed; toenailing; toenails

transitive verb

: to fasten by toed nails : toe

Examples of toenail in a Sentence

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Noun
How To Protect Your Nail Health Protecting your toenails from injury and addressing any underlying health issues can prevent a toenail from falling off. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 The podiatrist will then conduct a physical exam, assessing for any changes to the structure of the foot or ankle, toenail health, and areas of pain. Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Verb
In April 2021, Walker’s great-granddaughter, Brandi Faison, came by to give her Nannie a pedicure and was startled by the sight of her feet — hardened, yellow and cracking, with thick, curling toenails three to four times their normal length. Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Most often, tea tree oil is used to treat athlete's foot, toenail fungal infections, and acne. Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toenail 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1691, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toenail was in 1691

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“Toenail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toenail. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

toenail

noun
toe·​nail
-ˌnāl,
-ˈnā(ə)l
: a nail of a toe

Medical Definition

toenail

noun
: a nail of a toe

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