Meaning of big toenail | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The nail of the big toe.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, toenail.

Examples

“Bench said he lost both little toenails to foul tips and half of both of his big toenails.”

“As a ballet dancer, your big toenails are particularly prone to damage, as they are supporting all your weight when you go up on points. My worst foot injury was when I lost my big toenail completely.”

“I grasped the big toenail, lined up the clipper and pressed the blades together.”

“I noticed inflammation at the base of my left big toenail and started daily foot soaking.”

“An infant rhinoceros sits on the floor, its eyes half closed under their translucent lids. It has peculiarly big toenails, but I guess that's the way baby rhinos are.”

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