teething
ˈtiːðɪŋ
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Definition of teething - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dentalrelated to the process of growing teeth
  • The teething pain kept the baby awake all night.
dentition
2.
developmentexperiencing initial difficulties or challenges
  • The teething problems of the new project were soon resolved.
beginning early initial

Noun

infancyprocess of baby teeth emerging through gums
  • Teething can make babies feel uncomfortable.
dentition eruption
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Expressions with teething

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initial issue with a new project or system
The software had some teething problems after its launch.
initial problems when starting something new
The new software had some teething trouble at launch.
initial problems when starting something new
The new software had some teething issues at launch.
initial minor problems when starting something new
The project had its share of teething troubles in the first month..
plastic or rubber ring for teething babies
She bought a colorful teething ring for her son.

Origin of teething

English, teeth (tooth) + -ing (action)

Terms with teething included in their meaning

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teething
have a tooth emerge through the gums
relief
bite on objects to ease teething pain
teething
the process of growing new teeth
baby remedy
liquid given to babies to ease discomfort like colic or teething
early teething
teething earlier than the typical age range
baby pain relief
object for babies to chew on to ease teething pain
medical
relating to the process of teething
material
plastic or rubber ring for teething babies

Examples of teething in a sentence

  • The teething process can be uncomfortable for infants.
  • The startup faced teething issues initially.
  • Teething troubles are common in new ventures.
  • Teething rings can soothe the baby's gums.
  • Parents often lose sleep during their child's teething.

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  1. French:de dentition, poussée dentaire, ...
  2. German:Zahnungs-, Zahnen, ...
  3. Italian:della crescita dei denti, dentizione, ...
  4. Spanish:de dentición, dentición, ...
  5. Portuguese:de dentição, dentição, ...
  6. Chinese:长牙的, 出牙, ...
  7. Japanese:歯が生える, 歯が生えること, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسْنِينِيّ, تسنين, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁל בְּקִיעַת שִׁנַּיִם, בְּקִיעַת שִׁנַּיִם, ...
  10. Russian:зубной, прорезывание зубов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зубний, прорізування молочних зубів, ...
  12. Hindi:दाँत निकलने का, दाँत निकलना, ...
teethe
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Definition of teethe - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
infantsintr.grow teeth, especially in babiesintr.
  • The baby began to teethe at six months.
dentition
2.
relieftr./intr.bite on objects to ease teething paintr./intr.
  • She would teethe on her favorite toy.
chew gnaw
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Origin of teethe

Old English, teothian (to grow teeth)

Examples of teethe in a sentence

  • Teething can make babies feel uncomfortable.
  • Babies often teethe on anything they can grab.
  • He would teethe on a cold washcloth for comfort.

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  1. French:faire ses dents, mordiller, ...
  2. German:zahnen, kauen, ...
  3. Italian:mettere i denti, mordere, ...
  4. Spanish:echar los dientes, morder, ...
  5. Portuguese:começar a nascer os dentes, morder, ...
  6. Chinese:长牙, 咬, ...
  7. Japanese:歯が生える, 噛む, ...
  8. Arabic:ظَهَرَتْ أَسْنَانُهُ, عَضَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהוֹצִיא שִׁינַיִם, לִנְשֹׁךְ, ...
  10. Russian:резаться, грызть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рости зуби, кусати, ...
  12. Hindi:दाँत निकलना, काटना, ...
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