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tooth
tooth
/ˈtuːθ/
noun
(
)
Hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
(
tooth
)
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy
Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy
(
)
Something resembling the tooth of an animal
(
tooth
)
something resembling the tooth of an animal
(
)
A means of enforcement
(
tooth
)
a means of enforcement
The treaty had no teeth in it
the treaty had no teeth in it
(
)
Toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
(
tooth
)
toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
One of a number of uniform projections on a gear
(
tooth
)
one of a number of uniform projections on a gear
The gear malfunctioned because one of its teeth was chipped.
The gear malfunctioned because one of its teeth was chipped.
backstairs
backstairs
/ˈbækˌstɛrz/
adjective
Secret and sly or sordid
(
backstair
,
backstairs
,
furtive
)
secret and sly or sordid
Backstairs gossip
backstairs gossip
His low backstairs cunning
his low backstairs cunning
Backstairs intimacies
backstairs intimacies
Furtive behavior
furtive behavior
noun
A second staircase at the rear of a building
(
backstairs
)
a second staircase at the rear of a building
The servants typically used the backstairs to move between floors unnoticed.
The servants typically used the backstairs to move between floors unnoticed.
proof spirit
proof spirit
/pruːf ˈspɪrɪt/
noun
A mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
(
proof spirit
)
a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
The bartender used proof spirit to make the cocktail.
The bartender used proof spirit to make the cocktail.
gagman
gagman
/ˈɡægmæn/
noun
Someone who writes comic material for public performers
(
gagman
,
gagster
,
gagwriter
)
someone who writes comic material for public performers
[ N. American]
A comedian who uses gags
(
gagman
[ N. American]
,
standup comedian
)
a comedian who uses gags
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