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- toot/tuːt/To make a short, sharp sound from a horn, whistle, or similar instrument.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- tooth/tuːθ/Each of the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
- tooth ax/tuːθ æks/An archaic or historical term referring to an axe with teeth, often used in dentistry or for precision cutting.nounVery low
- tooth chisel/ˈtuːθ ˌtʃɪz.əl/A metalworking chisel with a serrated, tooth-like cutting edge, used for making rough cuts or decorative patterns in metal or stone.nounLow
- tooth decay/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/The process where teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria, leading to cavities and structural loss.nounMedium
- tooth fairy/ˈtuːθ ˌfeə.ri/A mythical being from Western children's folklore who leaves a small payment (e.g., money) under a child's pillow in exchange for a baby tooth that has fallen out and been placed there.nounLow to Medium
- tooth fungus/ˈtuːθ ˌfʌŋɡəs/A fungus from the genus Hydnum or similar genera, characterized by having spore-bearing surfaces in the form of spines or tooth-like structures.nounLow
- tooth powder/tuːθ ˈpaʊdə/A powdered substance used for cleaning teeth.nounLow
- tooth shell/ˈtuːθ ˌʃɛl/A marine mollusc of the class Scaphopoda, characterized by a slender, tubular, slightly curved shell that is open at both ends, resembling a miniature elephant tusk.nounC1 (Very low frequency, technical/specialist term)
- toothache/ˈtuːθeɪk/A pain in a tooth or teeth, typically caused by dental issues such as cavities or infection.nounMedium
- toothache tree/ˈtuːθeɪk triː/A tree, typically species of Zanthoxylum, used in traditional medicine to alleviate toothache pain.nounLow
- toothbrush/ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/A small brush with a handle, used for cleaning teeth.nounHigh
- toothbrushing/ˈtuːθbrʌʃɪŋ/The act of cleaning one's teeth with a toothbrush.nounMedium
- toothed whale/ˈtuːðd weɪl/A whale that possesses teeth, as opposed to baleen whales which have baleen plates for filtering food.nounLow
- toothing/ˈtuːθɪŋ/The act of laying bricks or stones in a staggered, projecting pattern to allow later extension or bonding with a new wall section.nounVery Low
- toothpaste/ˈtuːθpeɪst/A paste or gel used with a toothbrush for cleaning teeth and maintaining oral hygiene.nounHigh
- toothpick/ˈtuːθpɪk/A small, thin, pointed piece of wood, plastic, or other material used to remove food particles from between the teeth.nounB1
- toothwort/ˈtuːθwɜːt/A parasitic plant of the genus Lathraea, lacking chlorophyll and having tooth-like scales on its rhizomes.nounLow
- tootle/ˈtuːt(ə)l/To make a series of light, high-pitched sounds (like a flute or horn).nounverbverb-intransitiveC2/Rare
- toots/tʊts/Informal, affectionate, or slightly patronizing term of address, often for a woman or girl.nounLow to Moderate (in its term of address sense)
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