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teeth

Pronunciation: [tiːθ]

Word

Context: "anatomy"

(noun) the hard white structures in your mouth that help you eat food. Each tooth helps you chew, and when we smile, you can see our teeth.

Example

I brush my teeth every morning and night to keep them clean.

Example

If you don’t take care of your teeth, they can get cavities.

Example

How many teeth do you have?

Context: "zoology"

(noun) the hard structures in the mouths of many animals, not just humans. Animals like dogs and cats have teeth to help them eat too.

Example

A lion has sharp teeth to help it catch its prey.

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The fish do not have teeth like land animals do.

Example

What type of teeth do dolphins have?

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