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To grip on to things more easily. The nails also serve to strengthen and protect the ends of the fingers; since they are rigid they absorb some of the stress that the tip of the finger bones would otherwise have to bear. They also help with the general sensitivity of the fingertips. When touching something, rather than having the skin 'give' with the pressure, the nail holds the skin in place.

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