Tooth
noun
One of the hard, white things in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing.
She brushed her teeth twice a day.
Often appears as...
- brush one's tooth
- tooth ache
noun
Something that has a similar shape or function as a tooth, but is part of a different object or animal.
The teeth of a comb are used to detangle hair.
Often appears as...
- comb teeth
- saw tooth
noun
A projecting part on a tool or other instrument, particularly one of a series that function collectively, such as a saw, comb, or gear.
The teeth of the saw make the cutting process easier.
Often appears as...
- teeth of the saw
- gear teeth
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Technical
noun
A means or aid to assist or manage a task with greater ease and efficiency, metaphorically represented as 'teeth'.
The new laws have given teeth to the anti-corruption commission.
Often appears as...
- give teeth to
- have teeth
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Formal
Idiomatic
noun
A ridge of hard material placed radially around the circumference of a wheel.
The damaged gear tooth caused the machine to malfunction.
Often appears as...
- gear tooth
- toothed wheel
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Technical
noun
One of the hard, white things in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing.
She brushed her teeth twice a day.
Often appears as...
- brush one's tooth
- tooth ache
noun
Something that has a similar shape or function as a tooth, but is part of a different object or animal.
The teeth of a comb are used to detangle hair.
Often appears as...
- comb teeth
- saw tooth
noun
A projecting part on a tool or other instrument, particularly one of a series that function collectively, such as a saw, comb, or gear.
The teeth of the saw make the cutting process easier.
Often appears as...
- teeth of the saw
- gear teeth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A means or aid to assist or manage a task with greater ease and efficiency, metaphorically represented as 'teeth'.
The new laws have given teeth to the anti-corruption commission.
Often appears as...
- give teeth to
- have teeth
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
noun
A ridge of hard material placed radially around the circumference of a wheel.
The damaged gear tooth caused the machine to malfunction.
Often appears as...
- gear tooth
- toothed wheel
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Multiple Forms
When talking about more than one tooth, we say 'teeth', not 'tooths'.
She lost two teeth playing hockey.
Pro Tip 2/3Use with Adjectives
Combine 'tooth' with adjectives to describe their condition or type.
He has a crooked tooth that makes him unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in contexts related to dental health and hygiene.
Regular check-ups help prevent tooth decay.
Pro Tip 1/3Multiple Forms
When talking about more than one tooth, we say 'teeth', not 'tooths'.
She lost two teeth playing hockey.
Pro Tip 2/3Use with Adjectives
Combine 'tooth' with adjectives to describe their condition or type.
He has a crooked tooth that makes him unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in contexts related to dental health and hygiene.
Regular check-ups help prevent tooth decay.
Pro Tip 1/3Multiple Forms
When talking about more than one tooth, we say 'teeth', not 'tooths'.
She lost two teeth playing hockey.
Pro Tip 2/3Use with Adjectives
Combine 'tooth' with adjectives to describe their condition or type.
He has a crooked tooth that makes him unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in contexts related to dental health and hygiene.
Regular check-ups help prevent tooth decay.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
I grabbed this guy's leg and I bit him on the inside of the thigh just as hard as I could but he was wearing these big baggy pants and all I got was fabric and I cracked my front teeth and as I was trying to bite him his friend just kept kicking me in the head in the back repeatedly until finally he said give me
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How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
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What can you learn from...
Stable isotopes in bone collagen and tooth enamel varies among mammals dependent on where they lived and what they ate. So by analyzing these isotopes, we can draw direct inferences regarding the diet and location of historic people. Not only that, but during life,
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How to raise a Black son...
and said, "Son, I'm sorry, but you can't act the same as your white friends. You can't pretend to shoot guns. You can't run around in the dark. You can't hide behind anything other than your own teeth." I know now how scared he must have been,
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Putting the Cub's Teeth...
To the side. There we go. If I just let it go, he'd keep swallowing it. So, the fact that I pull it to the side makes him use his carnassial teeth, which are the ones that are designed for chewing off chunks of flesh. Dearie me. Just
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What causes cavities? -...
such as lactic acid. Mutans streptococci are resistant to this acid, but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid.
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Octopus Kills Shark PIPE...
use those rows of teeth to crush its next meal I've got a feeling this real-life version of Jaws isn't going to be pretty and so the shark the shark yeah boy am i glad I didn't have a bet
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Giant Horse Conch &...
It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays. For that, they need the shell with a perfect fit.
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The Biggest Dinosaur...
The dinosaur embryos are so well preserved we can see they already have their teeth, in preparation for a lifetime of eating.
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Titan Triggerfish...
a sea urchin spines are no protection against teeth like these
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How math saved my life PIPE...
I grabbed this guy's leg and I bit him on the inside of the thigh just as hard as I could but he was wearing these big baggy pants and all I got was fabric and I cracked my front teeth and as I was trying to bite him his friend just kept kicking me in the head in the back repeatedly until finally he said give me
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
Video examples
What can you learn from...
Stable isotopes in bone collagen and tooth enamel varies among mammals dependent on where they lived and what they ate. So by analyzing these isotopes, we can draw direct inferences regarding the diet and location of historic people. Not only that, but during life,
Video examples
How to raise a Black son...
and said, "Son, I'm sorry, but you can't act the same as your white friends. You can't pretend to shoot guns. You can't run around in the dark. You can't hide behind anything other than your own teeth." I know now how scared he must have been,
Video examples
Putting the Cub's Teeth...
To the side. There we go. If I just let it go, he'd keep swallowing it. So, the fact that I pull it to the side makes him use his carnassial teeth, which are the ones that are designed for chewing off chunks of flesh. Dearie me. Just
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
such as lactic acid. Mutans streptococci are resistant to this acid, but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid.
Video examples
Octopus Kills Shark PIPE...
use those rows of teeth to crush its next meal I've got a feeling this real-life version of Jaws isn't going to be pretty and so the shark the shark yeah boy am i glad I didn't have a bet
Video examples
Giant Horse Conch &...
It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays. For that, they need the shell with a perfect fit.
Video examples
The Biggest Dinosaur...
The dinosaur embryos are so well preserved we can see they already have their teeth, in preparation for a lifetime of eating.
Video examples
Titan Triggerfish...
a sea urchin spines are no protection against teeth like these
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
If anyone thinks they'd rather be in a different part of history, they're probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You'd probably have no teeth by now. It would be particularly awful if you were a woman.
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Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
Any window of opportunity is important. If your hands are tied, you should swim with your legs. If your legs are tied, you should try to hold on to the edge of the boat with your teeth. We have to use every option.
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Glynn Turman
American Actor
I'm a stage actor. You know, I was - I cut my teeth on stage, you know. So I've always had a love affair with the stage, first off, what I was raised in, you know.
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Walter Raleigh
English Explorer
Whosoever, in writing a modern history, shall follow truth too near the heels, it may happily strike out his teeth.
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Jennifer Lawrence
American Actress
It was like pulling teeth trying to get me to L.A. I hated it for so long, but now I've got this great life here.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
Sometimes photographing people is like pulling teeth, trying to get some sort of personality.
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Trevor Jackson
American Actor
Zendaya is a truly supportive friend and has a sweet tooth like I have never seen, ha ha.
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Josh Brolin
American Actor
I covered my face because they had taken my wisdom teeth out.
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Rylan Clark-Neal
English Celebrity
These teeth were the best and worst decision of my life.
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Janet Frame
New Zealander Novelist
I like to see life with its teeth out.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
If anyone thinks they'd rather be in a different part of history, they're probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You'd probably have no teeth by now. It would be particularly awful if you were a woman.
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Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
Any window of opportunity is important. If your hands are tied, you should swim with your legs. If your legs are tied, you should try to hold on to the edge of the boat with your teeth. We have to use every option.
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Glynn Turman
American Actor
I'm a stage actor. You know, I was - I cut my teeth on stage, you know. So I've always had a love affair with the stage, first off, what I was raised in, you know.
Quote examples
Walter Raleigh
English Explorer
Whosoever, in writing a modern history, shall follow truth too near the heels, it may happily strike out his teeth.
Quote examples
Jennifer Lawrence
American Actress
It was like pulling teeth trying to get me to L.A. I hated it for so long, but now I've got this great life here.
Quote examples
Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
Sometimes photographing people is like pulling teeth, trying to get some sort of personality.
Quote examples
Trevor Jackson
American Actor
Zendaya is a truly supportive friend and has a sweet tooth like I have never seen, ha ha.
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Josh Brolin
American Actor
I covered my face because they had taken my wisdom teeth out.
Quote examples
Rylan Clark-Neal
English Celebrity
These teeth were the best and worst decision of my life.
Quote examples
Janet Frame
New Zealander Novelist
I like to see life with its teeth out.
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