nail clippers — A small tool used for cutting fingernails and toenails, typically consisting of two curved blades that are pressed together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small tool used for cutting fingernails and toenails, typically consisting of two curved blades that are pressed together
Pronunciation (IPA): /neɪl ˈklɪpərz/
Korean meaning: 손톱과 발톱을 자르는 데 사용하는 작은 도구로, 보통 두 개의 구부러진 날을 눌러서 사용하는 것
Korean pronunciation: 네일 **클리**퍼즈
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's ancient nail clippers could probably cut through steel cables at this point.
- The security guard confiscated my nail clippers at the airport as if I were planning to hijack a plane with grooming tools.
- She always keeps nail clippers in her purse for emergencies.
nail clippers
NOUN//neɪl ˈklɪpərz//
A small tool used for cutting fingernails and toenails, typically consisting of two curved blades that are pressed together
A small tool used for cutting fingernails and toenails, typically consisting of two curved blades that are pressed together
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Origin
'nail'은 고대 영어 'nægl'에서 유래되었고, 'clipper'는 'clip(자르다)'에 도구를 나타내는 접미사 '-er'이 붙어 형성되었습니다. 손톱을 자르는 도구라는 의미로 19세기 후반에 등장했습니다.
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“My grandmother's ancient nail clippers could probably cut through steel cables at this point.”
“The security guard confiscated my nail clippers at the airport as if I were planning to hijack a plane with grooming tools.”
“She always keeps nail clippers in her purse for emergencies.”
“The manicurist recommended investing in high-quality nail clippers for better nail care.”
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