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Definition of “ingrowing”

ingrowing (ˈɪnˌɡrəʊɪŋ Pronunciation for ingrowing

Definitions

adjective

  1. (esp of a toenail) growing abnormally into the flesh
  2. growing within or into

Example Sentences Including 'ingrowing'

But as he recovered from an infected ingrowing toenail, he insisted: "The care and treatment I received was first class.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
He is alleged to have been involved ingrowing cannabis sativa near Barcaldine, in central Queensland.
Misc (1995)
I can imagine his innards being ge-nawed by an ingrowing jealousy, can't you?
Barnard, Robert Death in Purple Prose
If waxing makes your skin react, or seems to encourage ingrowing hairs, the chances are that sugaring probably will too.
Sedgbeer, Sandra The A-Z of Beauty Treatment
Wolves ' midfield ace Paul Ince is recalled after recovering from an ingrowing toenail.
Sun, News of the World (2004)

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