- nail file
- noun Date: 1862 a small narrow instrument (as of metal or cardboard) with a rough or emery surface that is used for shaping fingernails
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Nail file — Nail files A nail file is a tool used to gently grind down and shape the edges of nails. They are often used in manicures and pedicures after the nail has been trimmed using appropriate nail clippers. Nail files may either be emery boards,… … Wikipedia
nail file — nail files also nailfile N COUNT A nail file is a small strip of rough metal or card that you rub across the ends of your nails to shorten them or shape them … English dictionary
nail file — nail′ file n. a small file of metal or cardboard, for trimming, smoothing, or shaping the fingernails • Etymology: 1870–75, amer … From formal English to slang
nail file — ► NOUN ▪ a small file or emery board for smoothing and shaping the fingernails and toenails … English terms dictionary
nail file — ☆ nail file n. a small, flat file for smoothing and shaping the fingernails … English World dictionary
nail file — n a thin piece of metal with a rough surface used for making your nails a nice shape … Dictionary of contemporary English
nail file — nail ,file noun count a thin piece of metal with a rough side used for shaping your nails … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nail file — noun : file I 1b * * * a small file of metal or cardboard, for trimming, smoothing, or shaping the fingernails and sometimes having a point for removing dirt from under them. [1870 75, Amer.] * * * nail file noun A file for trimming fingernails… … Useful english dictionary
nail file — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms nail file : singular nail file plural nail files a thin piece of metal with a rough side used for shaping your nails … English dictionary
nail file — a small file of metal or cardboard, for trimming, smoothing, or shaping the fingernails and sometimes having a point for removing dirt from under them. [1870 75, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
nail file — noun A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping ones fingernails and toenails … Wiktionary
