Definition of fingernail Fingernail

/fɪˈŋgɚnejˌl/ - [finggerneyl] - fin•ger•nail

We found 5 definitions of fingernail from 5 different sources.

What does fingernail mean?

Noun Plural: fingernails
fingernail - the nail at the end of a finger
		nail a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
		finger one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb

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fingernail (Noun)
The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

fingernail
The hard, flat, translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

A fingernail is a hard part of the body at the tip of the fingers. Toenails are also similar, except that they grow four times slower and are on the toes. Only mammals have fingernails. Like hair, fingernails never stop growing. They must be cut from time to time. It is not painful when you cut your nails. The nails are composed of a protein called keratin. Hair and skin also contain keratin. Some people paint their nails to make themselves look nicer. Some fingernails can grow into the skin. This is called an ingrowing fingernail. They can hurt, so are often treated through medicine.