tooth

noun
UK: /tuːθ/
US: /tuːθ/

  1. A hard, white object in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.

    1. I brush my tooth every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dentist said I have a cavity in my back tooth that needs filling. [ ] [ ]

  2. One of a row of pointed parts on a tool or piece of equipment, used for cutting or holding things.

    1. The comb has a broken tooth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rake's teeth were designed to efficiently gather leaves without damaging the lawn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tusk cog fang
tooth verb

  1. To provide something with teeth or tooth-like projections.

    1. We need to tooth the saw before using it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gear was carefully toothed to ensure smooth and efficient power transfer. [ ] [ ]
tooth adjective

  1. Having a tooth or teeth, or resembling a tooth.

    1. This plant has a tooth edge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The toothed blade of the saw made quick work of the lumber. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tooth" in English means: A hard, white object in the mouth used for biting and chewing food., One of a row of pointed parts on a tool or piece of equipment, used for cutting or holding things..

The phonetic transcription of "tooth" is /tuːθ/ in British English and /tuːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tooth": tusk, cog, fang.

Example usage of "tooth": "I brush my tooth every morning.". More examples on the page.