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"manicure" is a correct and usable word in written English
It is used to describe the process of cleaning, trimming, and painting the fingernails, usually for cosmetic purposes. For example: "My mother always makes sure to book regular manicure appointments to keep her nails looking their best."
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manicure
verb
To trim the fingernails
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Her last tweet asked for help in getting a manicure while in hospital.
Toby Perkins, the brawny shadow minister for small and medium-sized enterprises, enjoyed a manicure at a local nail bar.
Her eyes are blue, her teeth mostly straight and three days ago her manicure was pretty good.
An American sniper wants a manicure to ensure the smoothness of his trigger finger, while a marine chaplain describes another experience: "I saw a dog comin' from the chest cavity of a man, its face drippin' with blood.
For people who feel they have too many possessions cluttering up their lives, a voucher for something enjoyable a manicure, say, or go-karting is more welcome.
I had to have a manicure once, for a TV show I was making – never again!
Last year, Grace made the 10-part online series True Trans with Laura Jane Grace, in which she examined issues such as dysphoria, relationships, transitioning and trans parenting (the scene in which she and her daughter go for a manicure is adorable).
As I watch the lawn mowers manicure the grass on Big Side, the game in Tom Brown's Schooldays – a sort of early Harry Potter with Flashman rather than Voldemort – feels close.
First Aid Nail Whitening Kit Containing everything you need to keep nails looking fresh, this manicure kit includes a brightening cream and cuticle softening therapy.
£11.95, Essie, essie.com 5. Kensington Caviar Complete your manicure with this speedy top coat which will be touch-dry in seconds.
Became confused mid Ortho op and tried to give myself a manicure.
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