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Plural of toenail

regular plural

The plural of toenail is toenails.

Forms of toenail

Singulartoenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/
Pluraltoenails
Countablecountable

Toenails in a sentence

  • Ingrowth is a common problem with toenails.From the entry ingrowth
  • There is onychodystrophy suggestive of onychomycosis affecting four of his nine toenails.2011, Rachael Morris-Jones, Ann-Marie Powell, Emma Benton, 100 Cases in Dermatology, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 113. From the entry onychodystrophy
  • It has peculiarly big toenails, but I guess that's the way baby rhinos are.2005 September 6, Adrian Searle, “Fairground distraction”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN…. From the entry big toenail
  • She had surgery in December to remove her large toenails to help with repeated ingrown nails and then developed an infection.2024 January 22, Kelly Byer, “Doctor leaves Canton office without notice […]”, in Akron Beacon Journal, volume 185, number 244, Akron…. From the entry large toenail
  • The actress Naomi Watts posted on Instagram an image of her feet, with seashells positioned to mimic overgrown toenails.2020 June 23, Lauren Mechling, “Goodbye, Pedicures. Hello, Peels.”, in The New York Times. From the entry despo

Meaning of toenail

  1. noun The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
  2. verb To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

Full definition of toenail

Questions about the plural of toenail

What is the plural of toenail?
The plural of toenail is toenails.
Is toenail countable?
Toenail is a countable noun.

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