hangnail (1 synonym found)

Hangnail has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for hangnail are agnail. Another word for hangnail is agnail. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for hangnail?

A synonym for hangnail is agnail.

How many synonyms does hangnail have?

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What does hangnail mean?

°A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

Definition of hangnail:

°A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
°A pointed upper corner of the toenail (often created by improperly trimming by rounding the corner) that, as the nail grows, presses into the flesh or protrudes so that it may catch ("hang") on stockings or shoes. In this contemporary use, which derives from folk etymology by relying on the meaning of hang, the term appears in promotional podiatry literature.
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Definition of hangnail:

°A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
°A pointed upper corner of the toenail (often created by improperly trimming by rounding the corner) that, as the nail grows, presses into the flesh or protrudes so that it may catch ("hang") on stockings or shoes. In this contemporary use, which derives from folk etymology by relying on the meaning of hang, the term appears in promotional podiatry literature.
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