manicure

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   trim carefully and neatly

   manicure fingernails

2. 2
   noun

   professional care for the hands and fingernails

3. 3
   verb

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

4. 4
   noun

   A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.

5. 5
   noun

   A manicurist.

6. 6
   verb

   To apply such a treatment to the hands.

7. 7
   verb

   To polish or trim something very finely or evenly.

Etymology

From French manucure, coming from Latin manus, hand, and cura, care.