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manicure

/ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊər/

2 entries

noun

/ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊər/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее косметическую процедуру для рук и ногтей, обычно включающую очищение, придание формы и полировку.

A noun referring to a cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving cleaning, shaping, and polishing.

  1. Professional hand and nail careB1formal

    A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving shaping, cleaning, and polishing the nails, as well as caring for the cuticles.

    ruМаникюр

    • She booked an appointment for a manicure at the salon.
    • A basic manicure includes nail shaping and cuticle care.
    • He treated himself to a manicure before the wedding.
Forms
  • manicures plural form
  • manicures' possessive plural form
  • manicure's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊər/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания ухода за ногтями на руках и ногах, часто включающий придание формы, полировку и нанесение лака.

A verb used to describe the act of caring for or trimming the fingernails and toenails, often including shaping, buffing, and applying polish.

  1. Trim and shape nailsB1formal

    To carefully cut, shape, and tidy the fingernails and cuticles.

    ruДелать маникюр

    • She manicures her nails every Sunday evening.
    • He learned how to manicure his own hands at home.
    • The salon offers a service to manicure and polish nails.

    Synonymsbuffclipfilegroomneatenshapetrim

  2. Care for handsB1formal

    To attend to the appearance and health of one's hands, including nail care and moisturizing.

    ruУхаживать за руками

    • She manicures her hands regularly to keep them soft.
    • He manicures his hands before important meetings.
    • The spa manicured her hands with a special treatment.

    Synonymsgroomneatenpampertend

Forms
  • manicured past participle
  • manicured past simple
  • manicuring present participle
  • manicures third person singular