tooth
/tuθ/ noun A1- A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food. · tooth decay
- A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
- A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.
- The property of resisting slippage when knotted. · Jute has more tooth than polypropylene.
- A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
- A pointed projection from the margin of a leaf.
- The rough surface of some kinds of cel or other films that allows better adhesion of artwork.
- Liking, fondness (compare toothsome). · I have a sweet tooth: I love sugary treats.
Plural teeth
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Her teeth are tolerable, but not out of the common way; and as for her eyes, which have sometimes been called so fine, I never could perceive anything extraordinary in them.
A general exclamation of surprise ran round the table, with the exception of the elder Dantès, whose laugh displayed the still perfect beauty of his large white teeth.
The Wicked Witch was so angry when she saw her black bees in little heaps like fine coal that she stamped her foot and tore her hair and gnashed her teeth.
are good; but they lack both claws and teeth such as we have.”
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