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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Additionally, the nails are neatly packaged in an ultra-cute pink box equipped with a nail file, cuticle pusher and nail glue.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 May 2024
Electric nail files that sharpen, point, shape, and more.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
This portable electric nail file is great for beginners who are looking to get their claws into perfect nails this year.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
This luxury grooming kit includes 16 stainless steel grooming tools, including various nail clippers, tweezers, nail files, scissors, and more.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 May 2024
Electric nail files that sharpen, point, shape, and more.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
This portable electric nail file is great for beginners who are looking to get their claws into perfect nails this year.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
This luxury grooming kit includes 16 stainless steel grooming tools, including various nail clippers, tweezers, nail files, scissors, and more.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
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“Nail file.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20file. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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