Plural of cuticle
regular plural
The plural of cuticle is cuticles.
Forms of cuticle
| Singular | cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cuticles |
| Countable | countable |
Cuticles in a sentence
- By that time she has pushed back his cuticles, cleaned his nails and painted them with clear polish.1992, Toni Morrison, Jazz, Vintage (2016), page 38
- Poikilohydry occurs in such organisms as lichens and bryophytes, which lack mechanisms such as waterproofing cuticles or stomata that can help resist desiccation.From the entry poikilohydry
- Once he was balanced, his cuticles became the focus of his attention.2015, Elle Casey, War of the Fae: Book 8 (Time Slipping), Elle Casey, →ISBN. From the entry headrest
- Others, such as arachnids, evolved more-or-less waterproof cuticles and eggs, so that they were able to leave water far behind and occupy even the most inhospitable, arid environments on Earth.2015, Dave Goulson, A Buzz in the Meadow: The Natural History of a French Farm, Picador, →ISBN, pages 24-25. From the entry waterproof
Meaning of cuticle
- noun The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
- noun Dead or cornified epidermis.
- noun A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates.
Questions about the plural of cuticle
- What is the plural of cuticle?
- The plural of cuticle is cuticles.
- Is cuticle countable?
- Cuticle is a countable noun.
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