nail file
Fingertip edge eraser
A nail file is a small abrasive tool used to shape and smooth fingernails or toenails.
Most are flat strips of metal or emery board, though some are glass or ceramic.
The verb file covers the action: She filed her nails while waiting.
Granular polishing mineral
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- metalHard conductive solid
- ceramicFired clay material
diamond · sapphire · steel · corundum · grit · abrasive · cushioned · padded
Abrasive grooming strip
- cuticle careMaintaining skin around nails
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
- buffingFriction-based shine work
smoothing · polishing · shaping · self-care · salon · spa · hygiene · pampering
emery
Granular polishing mineral
ceramic · diamond · sapphire · steel · corundum · grit · abrasive · cushioned · padded · double-sided
emery board
Abrasive grooming strip
- cuticle careMaintaining skin around nails
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
buffing · smoothing · polishing · shaping · self-care · salon · spa · hygiene · pampering · hand care
shaping
Giving something its form
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
evening · refining · tapering · rounding · squaring · beveling · shortening · thinning
emery board
Abrasive grooming strip
- grooming toolshairbrush, comb, razor, tweezers, manicure set
- nail caregel nails, acrylic nails, base coat, topcoat, pedicure
- vanity itemscompact, hand mirror, hairbrush, comb, perfume bottle
- podiatry toolspumice stone, curette, scalpel, toe separator, corn pads
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- toiletriestoothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste