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teeth

UK
/tiːθ/
US
/tiθ/

Translations

toothnoun

teeth

pl

teeth
pl
UK
/tuːθ/
US
/tuθ/
She lost a tooth while eating a hard candy.
Elle a perdu une dent en mangeant un bonbon dur.
dentSens technique, notamment pour les engrenages, les scies et autres pièces dentées.
The saw's tooth was damaged, making it difficult to cut through the wood.
La dent de la scie était endommagée, ce qui rendait la coupe du bois difficile.
Additional translations
dentDans l’expression figée dent sucrée.
mordantAu sens figuré, surtout dans la tournure lacks teeth.
Synonyms
molar
dental
premolar
canine
incisor

Definitions

toothnoun
One of the hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
She lost a tooth while eating a hard candy.
A projection resembling a tooth in shape or function, such as on a gear or saw.
The saw's tooth was damaged, making it difficult to cut through the wood.
A fondness or preference for something, often used in the phrase 'sweet tooth' to describe a liking for sweets.
He has a sweet tooth and can't resist chocolate desserts.
Force, power, or effectiveness, especially of a law or policy.
Critics say the new regulation lacks teeth and will not deter violators.
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