Hangnail
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhæŋneɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hangnail is a noun meaning A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
Meaning
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
More Meanings
- A pointed upper corner of the toenail (often created by improperly trimming by rounding the corner) that, as the nail grows, presses into the flesh or protrudes so that it may catch (“hang”) on stockings or shoes.
Word Forms
- hangnails
Synonyms for hangnail
Depending on context, synonyms include agnail, backfriend.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agnail, backfriend, hand-nail, nail, handnail, nagnail.
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