manicure

noun

A cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, including shaping and polishing.

transitive verb

To trim, clean, and polish (the fingernails).

transitive verb

To clip or trim evenly and closely.

noun

The surgical care of the hands and nails.

noun

One who makes a business of trimming and polishing the nails, removing blemishes from the hands, etc.

To care for (the hands and nails).

To perform the work of a manicure.

noun

The care of the hands and nails, especially a thorough cosmetic treatment of the hands, especially the trimming and polishing of the fingernails, and removing of cuticles, performed by a manicurist.

noun

A person who makes a business of taking care of people’s hands, especially their nails; — an older term for a manicurist.

verb

To care for (the hands and nails); to care for the hands and nails of; to do manicure work.