nailbrush

American  

[neyl-bruhsh] / ˈneɪlˌbrʌʃ /

noun

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

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nailbrush British  

/ ˈneɪlˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a small stiff-bristled brush for cleaning the fingernails

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Etymology

Origin of nailbrush

First recorded in 1795–1805; nail + brush ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

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

The bell for lunch sounded gratefully at this moment, and John, without even washing his hands, hurried downstairs trying to look like a hungry ogre, so anxious was he to avoid using Harold's nailbrush.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg