Definitions

1. noun

a nail at the end of a finger, typically made of keratin, which protects the sensitive tip of the finger.

“She bit her fingernail out of nervous habit.”

2. verb

to trim or cut the fingernails.

“I need to fingernail my nails before the party tonight.”

3. verb

to grasp or hold something, especially with the fingernails.

“She fingernailed the small toy to the wall.”