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nail file
noun
: 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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The simplified, five-piece set comes with a 3-in-1 base, topcoat, and nail polish color (Cherry Red pictured above), as well as a cuticle pusher and mini nail file to prep her nails.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Each nail kit contains 30 varying nail sizes, a prep pad, mini nail file and a manicure stick for pushing back your cuticles.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2024
Toothpaste: When applied to the nails and then gently buffed with a nail file, toothpaste may scrape away the polish.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Hot Toys noted that the figure will include several accessories, including an Afterlife newspaper and a Handbook for the Recently Deceased, as well as a heart, watch, bracelet, microphone, a nail file and different sets of interchangeable hands with discolored nails.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
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“Nail file.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20file. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
nail file
noun
: a small flat file (as of metal or cardboard) that is used for shaping fingernails
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