tooth

Definition

• n. hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
• n. something resembling the tooth of an animal
• n. toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
• n. a means of enforcement

Word forms

Plural

teeth

Example sentences

1. n.

   She has a cavity in one of her back teeth.

2. vt.

   The carpenter decided to tooth the edges of the wood for a better fit.

3. vi.

   The gears must tooth together smoothly to ensure the machine works properly.