teeth
pronunciation
How to pronounce teeth in British English:
UK [tiːθ]
How to pronounce teeth in American English:
US [tiːθ]
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- Noun:
- the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
Word Origin
- teeth (n.)
- plural of tooth (n.). In reference to laws, contracts, etc., "power of enforcement," from 1925. To be armed to the teeth is from late 14c.
Example
- 1. Bad teeth can be painful -- and worse .
- 2. His israeli opponents on the left are gritting their teeth .
- 3. Scientists say the diet of prehistoric humans probably required more chewing teeth .
- 4. They are actually baring their teeth .
- 5. Or you look in the mirror and your teeth are all missing .