손톱이나 발톱의 뿌리 부분을 덮고 있는 죽은 피부 세포층
The dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail.
예문:
"She applied oil to her cuticles to prevent them from cracking."
"The manicurist carefully pushed back the cuticles before applying polish."
식물이나 무척추동물의 표피를 덮고 있는 왁스질 또는 딱딱한 보호층
A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of a plant, invertebrate, or shell.
예문:
"The waxy cuticle of the leaf helps the plant retain moisture in dry environments."
"Insects have a tough cuticle that serves as an exoskeleton for protection."
모발의 가장 바깥쪽을 감싸고 있는 비늘 모양의 세포층
The outer cellular layer of a hair shaft.
예문:
"Using a high-heat setting on your blow dryer can damage the hair cuticle."
"Conditioners work by smoothing down the hair cuticle to make it look shiny."