molar
Translation
molar, grinding tooth
Examples
The dentist checked my back molar.
The dentist checked my back molar.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/one's)) molar a tooth at the back of the mouth The dentist checked my back molar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grinder; Antonyms: incisor, canine
Etymology
From Latin `molaris` 'of a mill', from `mola` 'millstone', as it grinds food.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mill' grinding food, which is what molar teeth do.