naily

adj — 2 senses

naily

adj

Etymology From nail + -y.

1

full of nails (the fastener)

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.1970, Arthur Mason, The cook and the captain bold:

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