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nailbed

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.

Equivalents

Portuguêssabugo
4 more languages
Suomikynnenalunen
Galegosabugo
Magyarkörömágy
Polskimacierz

Examples

“On close⟳ inspection one of the nails will be found to be damaged, often with the nailbed exposed.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

nailbiter nailbourne nailbrush nailcare nailclipper nailclippers

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