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tooth

Pronunciation: [tuːθ]

Word

Learn how to use tooth in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a hard structure in our mouth that helps us chew food. Teeth are important for eating and speaking. They are usually white and strong.

Example

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

Example

He didn't clean his teeth, so they got very dirty.

Example

How many teeth do you have in your mouth?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) a part of something that is like a tooth in its shape or function. It can be a small piece that helps a machine work properly, like how teeth help us chew.

Example

The gear has several teeth that fit perfectly with the other parts.

Example

One of the teeth in the machine broke, causing it to stop working.

Example

What happens if one tooth on the gear is missing?

How to pronounce tooth

Pronunciation: [tuːθ]

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