Meaning of the word fingernail in English

What does fingernail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fingernail

US /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.neɪl/
UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.neɪl/
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Noun

a thin, hard, transparent plate covering and protecting the tip of a finger

Example:
She bit her fingernails when she was nervous.
He cleaned the dirt from under his fingernails.
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