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nailbrush

/ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A small brush with stiff bristles, used for cleaning and shaping the nails.

    - "She used a nailbrush to clean her nails before painting them."
    - "Have you forgotten your nailbrush at home? You'll need it to prepare your nails for the manicure."
    - "The old nailbrush had lost most of its bristles and was no longer effective."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with nailbrush
brush , blush , mush , rush
Variants
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nailbrush , nailbrushes
Etymology
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The term 'nailbrush' is derived from the Old English word 'nægl,' meaning 'nail,' and 'brus,' meaning 'to rub.'


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first nailbrushes were made from animal bones or twigs?

  2. The average person uses a nailbrush about 15 times per week.

  3. Some people believe that using a nailbrush can help prevent nail infections and improve nail health.


Related Concepts
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  1. Toenail brush: A smaller version of a nailbrush designed specifically for cleaning and shaping toenails.

  2. Manicure set: A collection of tools used for cleaning, shaping, and pampering the nails, including a nailbrush.


Culture
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In various cultures, the nailbrush has been used as a symbol of personal grooming and cleanliness. In art, the nailbrush has been used to create intricate designs on nails, and in literature, it has appeared as a common household item.

How to Memorize "nailbrush"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small brush with stiff bristles, typically found in a bathroom or vanity kit.

  2. associate

    - Associate the nailbrush with personal grooming, cleanliness, and manicures.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Nails need a brush' to help memorize the word 'nailbrush'.


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