Cuticle

/ˈkjuːtɪkəl/

Synonyms for "cuticle" (41 found)

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Noun(5 words)

Noun(2 words)

Noun(6 words)

outer layerprotective layerproximal nail foldshell shieldwaxy layer

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5 relation types

12 entries

anatomical structurebody partcovering cutisepidermal coveringlayerouter coatingprotective layerscute skin stratum tegument

6 entries

endocuticle epicuticleepicuticular waxexocuticleintracuticular waxproximal nail fold

6 entries

arthropod cuticlecuticle thicknessepicuticular waxintracuticular waxnail cuticleplant cuticle

1 entries

2 entries

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Desert plants coat themselves in a thick, waxy cuticle to keep in water.

Source: tatoeba (10888441)

By that time she has pushed back his cuticles, cleaned his nails and painted them with clear polish.

Source: wiktionary