nail file
noun
: a small narrow instrument (as of metal or cardboard) with a rough or emery surface that is used for shaping fingernails
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Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s also a zippered top section for tools, like brushes, tweezers, and nail files.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Then, even out the sharp edges with a glass or crystal nail file.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
This starter kit includes an LED lamp, a nail base coat, a color of your choice, a top coat, a polish remover, clips for the removal process, and a couple of complimentary nail files.
—Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s also a zippered top section for tools, like brushes, tweezers, and nail files.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Then, even out the sharp edges with a glass or crystal nail file.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
This starter kit includes an LED lamp, a nail base coat, a color of your choice, a top coat, a polish remover, clips for the removal process, and a couple of complimentary nail files.
—Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nail file
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“Nail file.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20file. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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