nail-file
Fingertip edge remover
A nail-file is a small, flat tool with an abrasive surface used to shape and smooth fingernails or toenails.
Most are metal or emery board.
The verb means to use such a tool: She nail-filed a rough edge.
Dead skin at nail base
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
salon · spa · hand · foot · hangnail · beauty · grooming · kit
Protective intermediate space
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- coarseRough in texture
- fineAcceptable in quality
- mediumMiddle size or state
abrasive · sandpaper · ceramic · sapphire · double-sided · disposable · washable · electric
Reducing irregularities systematically
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
- shorteningReducing length or duration
evening · tapering · edging · trimming · sculpting · refining · finishing · straightening
cuticle
Dead skin at nail base
pedicure · salon · spa · hand · foot · hangnail · beauty · grooming · kit · manicurist
buffer
Protective intermediate space
medium · abrasive · sandpaper · ceramic · sapphire · double-sided · disposable · washable · electric · manual
smoothing
Reducing irregularities systematically
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
shortening · evening · tapering · edging · trimming · sculpting · refining · finishing · straightening · leveling
lockpick
Lock-opening implement
contraband · shiv · scraping · prying · scoring · etching · scratching