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tooth

UK
/tuːθ/
US
/tuθ/

Translations

toothnoun
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
mordantAu sens figuré, surtout dans la tournure lacks teeth.
dentDans l’expression figée dent sucrée.
Synonyms
incisor
dental
premolar
canine
molar
toothverb
toothed
Past Simple
toothed
Past Participle
toothing
Gerund
UK
/tuːθ/
US
/tuθ/
Used, chiefly in technical contexts, meaning ‘to furnish with teeth or projections; to cut or notch.’
The machinist toothed the gear to ensure a smoother transfer of torque.
L'ouvrier a denté l'engrenage pour assurer une transmission du couple plus fluide.
Synonyms
dentate
serrate
notch
nick
toothed
toothadjective
Attributive use meaning ‘relating to a tooth or teeth’ (e.g., tooth decay).
dentaireSurtout en usage attributif.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
L'émail dentaire est la substance la plus dure du corps humain.

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.
toothverb
To furnish with teeth or tooth-like projections; to cut or notch so as to resemble teeth.
The machinist toothed the gear to ensure a smoother transfer of torque.
toothadjective
Relating to or designed for teeth; intended for use on or around the teeth (chiefly attributive).
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
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