adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   full of nails (the fastener)
2. 2
   having long or overly protruding nails (fingernails or toenails)

   "As his black, naily fingers dug loose the scaly pig's skin, wandering tears came to the bo'sun 's eyes."

Example

More examples

"As his black, naily fingers dug loose the scaly pig's skin, wandering tears came to the bo'sun 's eyes."

Etymology

From nail + -y.

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