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Definition of teeth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
dentalhard structures in the mouth for biting and chewing
- She brushed her teeth before bed.
2.
powerability to be enforced or have effect
- The new law has no teeth without proper funding.
Images of teeth
hard structures in the mouth for biting and chewing
Expressions with teeth
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remove teeth from someone's mouth
The dentist had to pull teeth to relieve the pain.
reveal teeth in a smile or grimace
She showed teeth in a wide smile.
make teeth knock together from cold or fear
The wind was so cold my teeth rattle!
clench and rub teeth together, showing anger, frustration or distress
He gnashed his teeth when the judge announced the verdict.
clench your teeth tightly
Grit your teeth and hold still while the dentist checks the filling.
barely succeed or escape with a very small margin
He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
extremely annoyed or tired of something or someone
She was fed up to the back teeth with the constant noise.
become fully involved in something
Once you get your teeth into the project, you’ll forget the time.
face a difficult situation with determination
He gritted his teeth and continued the climb.
extremely tough to do, needing lots of effort and patience
Getting him to answer emails is like pulling teeth.
irritate or annoy someone causing discomfort or displeasure
That loud noise really sets my teeth on edge.
succeed or escape with almost no margin
He passed the test by the skin of the teeth.
lack power or ability to enforce or be effective
The new policy will have no teeth without strict penalties.
very difficult or unpleasant to do
Getting him to apologize was like drawing teeth.
extremely rare or scarce
Opportunities like this are rarer than hens' teeth.
lacking power to enforce or punish
The new policy sounds good, but the legislation has no teeth.
display aggression or hostility
She bared her teeth during the heated argument.
show hostility or aggression
The dog bared its teeth when the stranger reached for the gate.
start learning or getting experience in a new area
She cut her teeth in journalism at a local paper.
gain initial experience in a field
She cut her teeth in the marketing industry before starting her own business.
engage enthusiastically in a task or activity
She can't wait to get her teeth into the new project.
unexpected setback or disappointment
Losing the job was a real kick in the teeth.
tell an obvious untruth deliberately
He lied through his teeth about his whereabouts.
speak with deliberate dishonesty
You lied through your teeth when you said you’d never seen the report.
Origin of teeth
Old English, tēth (tooth)
Terms with teeth included in their meaning
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teeth
cut into something with teeth
dental care
clean teeth using a brush
healthcare
professional trained to treat teeth and gums
animal
small rodent known for its long tail and sharp teeth
animal
small rodents with long tails and sharp teeth
eating process
bite and grind with the teeth
oral hygiene
small brush for cleaning teeth
animals
attack with the teeth
injury
mark or injury from teeth or sting
grooming
hairdresser's tool with teeth for cutting hair
hair grooming
flat device with teeth for arranging hair
gardening
garden tool with teeth for collecting debris
medical
related to the teeth
medical
flesh around the teeth in the mouth
marine life
large predatory fish with sharp teeth
dentistry
one of 20 primary teeth in children
dental
press your teeth together firmly
food
use teeth to cut into something
literal
remove something by biting with teeth
eating
use teeth to grip or cut something
nervousness
press lips together with teeth nervously or thoughtfully
physical action
remove a piece using teeth
action
an act or instance of using teeth to cut
injury
having been cut or wounded by teeth
Examples of teeth in a sentence
He lost his teeth in an accident. Without enforcement, the policy lacks teeth. The committee's recommendations have real teeth now.
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- French:dents, efficacité, ...
- German:Zähne, Durchschlagskraft, ...
- Italian:denti, forza, ...
- Spanish:dientes, fuerza, ...
- Portuguese:dentes, força, ...
- Chinese:牙齿, 效力, ...
- Japanese:歯, 効力, ...
- Arabic:أَسْنان, قُوَّة, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁינַיִם, שִׁנַּיִם, ...
- Russian:зубы, сила, ...
- Ukrainian:зуби, сила, ...
- Hindi:दाँत, दबदबा, ...
Definition of tooth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalhard structures in the mouth for biting and chewing
- The dentist examined each tooth carefully for signs of decay or damage.
2.
toolsharp projection on a saw or similar tool
- The saw's tooth was sharp and precise.
3.
mechanicsTECH. projection on a gear or cog for meshingTECH.
- The gear's tooth fit perfectly with the adjacent one.
4.
preferenceRare UK liking or fondness for somethingRare UK
- He has a tooth for adventure.
5.
legalRare power or effectiveness of a law or groupRare
- The new policy has real tooth.
6.
plantTECH. pointed projection on a leaf or petalTECH.
- The leaf had a small tooth on its edge.
Verb
1.
furnishtr. TECH. equip something with teeth or tooth-like projectionstr. TECH.
- The machine was toothed for better grip.
2.
mechanicsintr. TECH. engage or interlock like gear wheelsintr. TECH.
- The gears toothed perfectly to transmit power.
Images of tooth
sharp projection on a saw or similar tool 
projection on a gear or cog for meshing 
pointed projection on a leaf or petal
Expressions with tooth
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strong liking for sweet foods
She has a sweet tooth and loves desserts.
get a dentist to remove a tooth from your mouth
I have to have a tooth out next week.
enjoy eating sweet-tasting foods
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this candy shop.
old or aged, often humorously
My car is getting a bit long in the tooth.
fight or act with extreme effort and determination
They fought tooth and nail to win the game.
have a tooth emerge through the gums
The baby cut a tooth last night.
struggle fiercely and determinedly
She had to fight tooth and claw to get her rights.
so driven by animal instincts as to kill defenseless prey daily
The ecosystem is red in tooth and claw, with predators hunting constantly.
permanent tooth that replaces baby tooth
She lost her last baby tooth and now has an adult tooth.
one of the teeth located at the front of the mouth
She brushed her front tooth carefully to remove the stain..
get a dentist to remove a tooth from your mouth
I had a tooth pulled last week.
grown-up tooth replacing a baby one, meant to remain for years
Her permanent tooth came in after the baby tooth fell out.
container for holding toothbrushes and toothpaste
She placed her toothbrush in the tooth mug.
get a dentist to put a cover on a tooth
I had a tooth capped last year after it broke.
first set of teeth that later fall out
Children usually lose their milk tooth around age six.
third molar in humans, usually appearing in late adolescence
She had her wisdom tooth removed because it was causing pain..
any of the large teeth located at the back of the mouth
She had a cavity in her back tooth that needed filling..
large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food
She brushed her molar teeth carefully to avoid cavities.
strong liking for salty foods
She has a salty tooth and loves pretzels.
comb with closely spaced teeth for grooming
She used a tooth comb to detangle her hair.
hard outer layer covering a tooth
Tooth enamel protects teeth from decay.
fight fiercely to achieve something
The two teams compete tooth and nail for the championship.
struggle fiercely to achieve something
She fought tooth and nail to get the promotion.
resist strongly and fiercely
She opposed tooth and nail to the unfair decision.
Origin of tooth
Old English, toth (tooth)
Examples of tooth in a sentence
He lost a tooth while playing hockey. The tooth of the gear was worn out. He replaced the broken tooth on the tool. The engineer examined each tooth for wear. A broken tooth can disrupt the entire mechanism. She has a tooth for fine dining.
I've developed a tooth for classical music. Without enforcement, the regulation lacks tooth. Activists argue that the law needs more tooth to be effective. Each petal had a distinct tooth along its margin. The botanist noted the presence of a tooth on the leaf. The gears were carefully toothed to ensure smooth operation. The craftsman toothed the edge of the blade for precision cutting. The cogs toothed seamlessly in the machine. The wheels toothed together without a hitch.
View all translations of tooth
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- French:dent, équiper de dents, ...
- German:Zahn, verzähnen, ...
- Italian:dente, dentare, ...
- Spanish:diente, dentar, ...
- Portuguese:dente, dentear, ...
- Chinese:牙齿, 配齿, ...
- Japanese:歯, 歯を付ける, ...
- Arabic:سِنّ, سَنَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁן, לְצַיֵּד בְּשִׁנַּיִם, ...
- Russian:зуб, оснащать зубьями, ...
- Ukrainian:зуб, оснащувати, ...
- Hindi:दाँत, दांतों से सुसज्जित करना, ...
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