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tooth

/tuːθ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A hard structure found in the mouth that helps in eating and speaking. It is composed of a crown and root.

    - "Brush your teeth twice a day."
    - "The tooth fairy leaves money under your pillow when you lose a tooth."
  • verb

    To bite or chew with the teeth.

    - "The dog teeth the bone."
    - "I will tooth this apple."
Pronunciation
  1. /tuːθ/



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  2. /tuːθ/



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Synonyms

appetite , fondness , palate , taste
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tooth
mooth , ooth , booth , rooth
Variants
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in the teeth of , teeth , to the teeth , tooth , toothlike , tooth and nail , tooth fairies , tooth fairy , tooth powder , tooth powders , tooth shell , tooth shells , baby teeth , baby tooth , cheek teeth , cheek tooth , deciduous teeth , deciduous tooth , egg teeth , egg tooth
Etymology
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Old English tōth, from teothan, past participle of teosan, to bite.

Trivia
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  1. The average person spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over their lifetime.

  2. The longest human tooth is the root of a wisdom tooth, which can grow up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) long.

  3. The tooth is the hardest substance in the human body.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dental care: The practice of maintaining oral hygiene and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

  2. Toothbrush: A device used to clean and maintain oral hygiene by removing plaque and food debris from the teeth and gums.

Culture
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In various cultures, teeth are considered a symbol of health, youth, and vitality. Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for children, and the tooth fairy is a popular folklore figure who leaves gifts under the pillow in exchange for the lost tooth.

How to Memorize "tooth"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a toothbrush and toothpaste to remember the word 'tooth'. Imagine brushing your teeth every day to keep them clean and healthy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tooth' with the sensation of biting into a crisp apple or the sound of someone chewing gum.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tomatoes On Upper Teeth Help' to remember the order of the upper teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

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