teeth teeth /ˈtiːθ/
noun
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The kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
(
dentition
, teeth
)
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
tooth tooth /ˈtuːθ/
noun
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()
Hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
(
tooth
)
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy
Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy
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()
Something resembling the tooth of an animal
(
tooth
)
something resembling the tooth of an animal
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A means of enforcement
(
tooth
)
a means of enforcement
The treaty had no teeth in it
the treaty had no teeth in it
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Toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
(
tooth
)
toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
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One of a number of uniform projections on a gear
(
tooth
)
one of a number of uniform projections on a gear
The gear malfunctioned because one of its teeth was chipped.
The gear malfunctioned because one of its teeth was chipped.