Definition of Cuticle

an outer layer of skin, especially around the base and sides of fingernails or a plant

Examples of Cuticle in a sentence

The nail tech removed the cuticle and dead skin around the client’s fingernail.  🔊

By pulling back the leaf cuticle on the plant, you can get to the inner layer of the fruit.  🔊

By applying cuticle oil to your hands, you can stop the skin around your nails from becoming dry and brittle.  🔊

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