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toenail

noun

  1. the thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe
  2. a nail driven obliquely, as to join vertical and horizontal beams
L299250 on Wikidata ↗

verb

  1. to secure (beams) with obliquely driven nails
L333281 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/

noun

Etymology: From toe + nail.

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

    toenail clippings

verb

Etymology: From toe + nail.

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