Word: Manicure Set
Definition:
A "manicure set" is a collection of tools that you use to take care of your fingernails and hands. The tools can help you clean, shape, and make your nails look nice.
Usage Instructions:
1. Choosing Tools: A typical manicure set usually includes items like nail clippers, nail files, cuticle pushers, and scissors. 2. Using the Set: You can use these tools to trim your nails, smooth the edges, and push back the skin around your nails (called cuticles). 3. Cleaning Up: After using the tools, it is important to clean them to keep them hygienic.
Example Sentence:
"I bought a new manicure set so I can do my nails at home instead of going to the salon."
Advanced Usage:
In a beauty context, a manicure set can also be a gift. For example, "She received a luxurious manicure set for her birthday, complete with nail polish and a nail dryer."
Word Variants:
- Manicure (verb): To give someone a manicure or to do it to yourself. - Manicurist (noun): A person who works professionally to give manicures.
Different Meanings:
- The term "manicure" can also refer to the beauty treatment itself (the process of cleaning and decorating the nails), not just the tools used.
Synonyms:
- Nail care kit - Nail grooming set - Nail tool kit
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
While there aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "manicure set," you might hear phrases like: - "Put your best foot forward" - meaning to present yourself well, which can include having nicely manicured nails. - "Polish up" - meaning to improve or refine something, similar to how you would polish your nails.