Hangnail (Noun)
Meaning
A loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She picked at the hangnail until it started to bleed, which she knew was a bad habit.
- After washing dishes without gloves, Sarah noticed a painful hangnail developing on her index finger.
- The hangnail on his thumb stung and made it difficult to even shake hands.
- Trying to tear open a stubborn package, Emily inadvertently ripped off a hangnail from her middle finger.
- After a few days of moisturizing her hands, Jessica noticed her hangnail was healing nicely.