cuticle

noun

cu·ti·cle ˈkyü-ti-kəl How to pronounce cuticle (audio)

: an outer covering layer: such as

: an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells

: the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis

: a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin

: the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells

: dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)

cuticular

kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər How to pronounce cuticle (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Of course, that still means giving your hands a little T.L.C. Adding some nourishing cuticle oil and giving your nails a quick buff will go a long way.

Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 This all-around gem of a detangler works hard to smooth the cuticle of each strand leaving behind a silky and tangle-free mane.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 In the #nailslugging videos, users apply a cuticle oil like CND's popular Solar Oil to their nail beds and rub it in then apply a thicker moisturizer atop the oil — something like Vaseline or Aquaphor.

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Aug. 2022 Argan oil is made of unsaturated fats that can easily penetrate the hair strand, sealing the gaps in the cuticle of damaged hair and creating a healthier appearance, explains Butler.

Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Without getting too granular, these products work by cleaning and restoring the most inner part of your hair structure, past the cuticle.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 This ultra-nourishing cuticle treatment—jampacked with good-for-skin ingredients like raspberry stem cell extract, shea butter and vitamins A, C, and E—is always by her bedside.

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Aug. 2022 These tubes aren't visible in adult spiders due to the pigment in the spider's cuticle.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Slugging the nail cuticle can strengthen nails and protect them from water damage.

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	cuticles
释义	cuticle noun cu·ti·cle ˈkyü-ti-kəl 1 : an outer covering layer: such as a : an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells b : the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis c : a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin d : the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells 2 : dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail) cuticular kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Of course, that still means giving your hands a little T.L.C. Adding some nourishing cuticle oil and giving your nails a quick buff will go a long way. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 This all-around gem of a detangler works hard to smooth the cuticle of each strand leaving behind a silky and tangle-free mane. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 In the #nailslugging videos, users apply a cuticle oil like CND's popular Solar Oil to their nail beds and rub it in then apply a thicker moisturizer atop the oil — something like Vaseline or Aquaphor. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Aug. 2022 Argan oil is made of unsaturated fats that can easily penetrate the hair strand, sealing the gaps in the cuticle of damaged hair and creating a healthier appearance, explains Butler. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Without getting too granular, these products work by cleaning and restoring the most inner part of your hair structure, past the cuticle. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 This ultra-nourishing cuticle treatment—jampacked with good-for-skin ingredients like raspberry stem cell extract, shea butter and vitamins A, C, and E—is always by her bedside. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Aug. 2022 These tubes aren't visible in adult spiders due to the pigment in the spider's cuticle. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Slugging the nail cuticle can strengthen nails and protect them from water damage. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide First Known Use 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition cuticle noun cu·ti·cle ˈkyü-ti-kəl 1 : an outer layer (as of skin or a leaf) often produced by the cells beneath 2 : a dead or hard layer of skin especially around a fingernail Medical Definition cuticle noun cu·ti·cle ˈkyüt-i-kəl 1 : an outer covering layer: as a : the outermost layer of integument composed of epidermis b : the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of cornified epithelial cells 2 : dead or horny epidermis (as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail) cuticles noun plural of cuticle as in carapaces Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance carapaces skins crusts shields plates envelopes wrappers hides mails platings coatings packages barks facings houses panoplies husks backings sheaths coverings cocoons pods casings shells hulls housings capsules jackets covertures cassettes encasements cartridges armors cases casettes covers
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