teeth
Translation
teeth
Examples
You should brush your teeth twice a day.
You should brush your teeth twice a day.
The gear has 20 teeth.
The gear has 20 teeth.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) hard, enamel-coated structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing. Brush your teeth twice a day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chompers (slang), ivories (slang); Antonyms: gums
Etymology
From Old English 'tēþ', the plural of 'tōþ' (tooth).
Memory Tips
Remember that the plural of 'tooth' is irregular. The two 'e's in 'teeth' can look like a row of teeth.