long nail

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

Refers to the length of fingernails or toenails.

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Examples (20)

  • She prefers to keep her nails long for a more elegant look.
  • The carpenter used a long nail to secure the thick planks.
  • Having long nails can make some daily tasks more challenging.
  • Be careful, there's a long nail sticking out of that board.
  • He accidentally broke one of his long nails while working in the garden.
  • We need a long nail for this heavy frame.
  • Many musicians, particularly guitarists, find long nails useful for plucking strings.
  • He hammered the long nail deep into the wood.
  • She's been trying to grow her nails long for her wedding.
  • She found a rusty long nail in the old shed.
  • Beware of scratches if someone has very long nails.
  • The toolbox contained various screws and a few long nails.
  • The fashion model showcased her perfectly manicured long nails.
  • A long nail was used to hang the picture on the concrete wall.
  • Some people consider long nails to be a sign of beauty.
  • Make sure you choose a long nail that can hold the weight.
  • I'm not used to having such long nails, so I'm constantly worried about breaking them.
  • He carefully pulled out the bent long nail with pliers.
  • The artist used her long nails as a tool to create intricate details in her sculpture.
  • For this construction, you'll require several long nails.