toenail

noun
/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/

Etymology

From toe + nail.

  1. derived from *h₃nogʰ-
  2. inherited from *naglaz
  3. inherited from *nagl
  4. inherited from næġl
  5. inherited from nail
  6. compounded as toenail — “toe + nail

Definitions

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

    • toenail clippings
  2. To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at…

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

The neighborhood

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