nail trimming

Cutting finger tips

Nail trimming is the act of cutting fingernails or toenails to keep them at a manageable length.

The term applies to personal grooming and to pet care, where regular nail trimming prevents overgrowth that can cause discomfort or injury: The dog needs a nail trimming.

Also called a nail trim.

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file · polish · salon · grooming · dog grooming · fingernail · toenail · hangnail · emery · buffer · scissors · snip · quick · bleeding · pet · dog · cat · cat claws

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G