Examples of coffin nail in a Sentence
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Her long coffin nails were coated with a metallic silver pigment.
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Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023
In the first, second, third, and eighth photos, the coffin nails appear to have a metallic finish, which reminded me of the cat eye nail trend that was popular in 2019.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
These trendy coffin nails look extra mod with line detailing.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
In addition to the human remains, researchers also studied archaeological artifacts from the site, including buttons, a straight pin and coffin nails.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
Think: the crazy-long coffin nails Kylie Jenner is obsessed with.
—Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 10 Mar. 2023
These were not coffin nails, which are usually found intact, and nails weren't used in the construction of the funeral pyre.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2023
Need some coffin nail art ideas?
—Liv Holland, Allure, 9 Aug. 2022
Senior Charles McClelland had a career-high 179 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including the would-be coffin nail from 35 yards with 9:24 left in the game.
—Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2022
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Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023
In the first, second, third, and eighth photos, the coffin nails appear to have a metallic finish, which reminded me of the cat eye nail trend that was popular in 2019.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
These trendy coffin nails look extra mod with line detailing.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
In addition to the human remains, researchers also studied archaeological artifacts from the site, including buttons, a straight pin and coffin nails.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
Think: the crazy-long coffin nails Kylie Jenner is obsessed with.
—Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 10 Mar. 2023
These were not coffin nails, which are usually found intact, and nails weren't used in the construction of the funeral pyre.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2023
Need some coffin nail art ideas?
—Liv Holland, Allure, 9 Aug. 2022
Senior Charles McClelland had a career-high 179 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including the would-be coffin nail from 35 yards with 9:24 left in the game.
—Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
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“Coffin nail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffin%20nail. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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