What does Manicure mean?

Definitions for Manicure
ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊərman·i·cure

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. manicureverb

    professional care for the hands and fingernails

  2. manicureverb

    trim carefully and neatly

    "manicure fingernails"

  3. manicureverb

    care for (one's hand) by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.

GCIDE

  1. Manicureverb

    to trim carefully and meticulously; as, to manicure a lawn.

Wiktionary

  1. manicurenoun

    a cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

  2. manicureverb

    to trim the fingernails

Wikipedia

  1. Manicure

    A manicure is a mostly cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure usually consists of filing and shaping the free edge of nails, pushing and clipping (with a cuticle pusher and cuticle nippers) any nonliving tissue (but limited to the cuticle and hangnails), treatments with various liquids, massage of the hand, and the application of fingernail polish. When the same is applied to the toenails and feet, the treatment is referred to as a pedicure. Together, the treatments may be known as a mani-pedi. Most nail polish can stay on nails for 2–3 days before another manicure is required for maintenance, if there is no damage done to it. Some manicures include painting pictures or designs on the nails, applying small decals, or imitation jewels (from 2 dimension to 3 dimension). Other nail treatments may include the application of artificial gel nails, tips, or acrylics, which may be referred to as French manicures.Nail technicians, such as manicurists and pedicurists, must be licensed in certain states and countries, and must follow government regulations. Since skin is manipulated and often times trimmed, there is a risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people. Therefore, having improper sanitation can pose serious issues.

ChatGPT

  1. manicure

    A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands, typically involving trimming, shaping, and often painting of the nails, as well as the removal of cuticles. It can also include treatments like hand massages, application of artificial nails, and various nail art designs. It is usually performed in a nail salon by a professional manicurist.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Manicurenoun

    a person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their nails

  2. Etymology: [F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to cure.]

Wikidata

  1. Manicure

    A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure consists of filing, shaping of the free edge, treatments, massage of the hand and the application of polish. There are also manicure services that are specialties for the hands and feet. For the hands, the soaking of a softening substance and the application of a lotion is a common specialty. When applied to the toenails and feet, this treatment is referred to as a pedicure. The word "manicure" derives from Latin: manus for "hands," cura for "care." Other nail treatments may include the application of artificial nail tips, acrylics, or artificial nail gels. Some manicures can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails or applying small decals or imitation jewels. In many areas, manicurists are licensed and follow regulation. Since skin is manipulated and is sometimes trimmed, there is a certain risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people and therefore, sanitation is a serious issue.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Manicure

    man′i-kūr, n. the care of hands and nails: one who practises this.—v.t. to treat the hands and nails. [L. manus, hand, cura, care.]

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz

  1. MANICURE

    The only woman who can beat a carpenter at soaking nails.

Etymology and Origins

  1. Manicure

    The American mode of “Manicurist,” which, from the Latin manus, hand, literally means one who undertakes the care of the finger-nails.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Manicure in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Manicure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Manicure in a Sentence

  1. Brunhilde Pomsel:

    He had well-groomed hands – he probably had a manicure every day, there was really nothing to criticize about him.

  2. Francibel Contreras:

    Our currency is worthless, these days, I prefer trading a bag of flour for a manicure or a haircut.

  3. Yau McClay:

    Now that I am going in to the office, I have to go buy new makeup sets -- so I am spending money there when I wasn't before, the things you used to spend money on, like hair cuts, makeup, manicure and pedicures and updating your wardrobe, those things were essentially on pause for two years. Yes, I was spending it before... I got so used to not spending that it was really nice. And now everything is more expensive.

  4. Jay Ree:

    Women get facials, they get their manicure, they get their hair done and their whole body scrubbed.

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