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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Shape nails as desired using a nail file or buffing tool.
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Katie McBroom, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The simplified, five-piece set comes with a 3-in-1 base, topcoat, and nail polish color (Cherry Red pictured above), as well as a cuticle pusher and mini nail file to prep her nails.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Each nail kit contains 30 varying nail sizes, a prep pad, mini nail file and a manicure stick for pushing back your cuticles.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2024
Toothpaste: When applied to the nails and then gently buffed with a nail file, toothpaste may scrape away the polish.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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Katie McBroom, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The simplified, five-piece set comes with a 3-in-1 base, topcoat, and nail polish color (Cherry Red pictured above), as well as a cuticle pusher and mini nail file to prep her nails.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Each nail kit contains 30 varying nail sizes, a prep pad, mini nail file and a manicure stick for pushing back your cuticles.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2024
Toothpaste: When applied to the nails and then gently buffed with a nail file, toothpaste may scrape away the polish.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Nail file.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20file. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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