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nailbrush

[ neyl-bruhsh ]

noun

  1. a small brush with stiff bristles, used to clean the fingernails.


nailbrush

/ ˈneɪlˌbrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a small stiff-bristled brush for cleaning the fingernails
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nailbrush1

First recorded in 1795–1805; nail + brush 1
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Example Sentences

But this was not one of those nailbrush moustaches, all short and clipped and bristly.

Tom Hanks takes on the role of Disney, with a nailbrush moustache and unexpectedly gentle charm, his upbeat American optimism making Mrs Travers fit to burst with outrage in her buttoned-up tweed suit.

From BBC

"Confounded little snob," John thought, and began to look for his nailbrush, the address of whose palatial residence of pigskin only Maud knew.

To keep them clean, the nailbrush and soap and water should be used once or oftener daily, as circumstances demand.

The nails should have a vigorous rubbing with a good nailbrush in the morning before your meals and before you go to bed at night.

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