ἐξονυχίζω

A. try a thing's smoothness by drawing the nail over it: hence, scrutinize closely, Ath. 3.97d, Artem. 1.16, Jul.Laod. in Cat. Cod.Astr. 4.103; μὴ λίαν ἐξακριβοῦν ταῦτα μηδ’ ἐ. τὰ τοιαῦτα Jul. Or. 7.216a, cf. Phryn. 256.

II. deprive of the base of the petal, ῥόδα Orib. 5.33.1; of lilies, in Pass., Aët. 1.115.

2. trim the hoof, Hippiatr. 123.