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Definition tooth in American English

tooth noun

[countable] noun
/tuθ/
1

one of the hard white objects inside your mouth that you use for biting and for chewing food

Example

front/back teeth

Example

a loose/missing/broken tooth

Example

It's important to brush your teeth at least twice a day.

Example

Two teeth needed filling and one had to be pulled.

Example

The baby's cutting his top teeth.

Example

The dog growled and bared its teeth.

Synonyms and related words
choppers dental gap-toothed
2

one of a row of narrow pointed parts that form the edge of a tool or machine

Example

the teeth on a saw/gear/comb

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing attachment bit blade
3

the necessary power and authority to be effective or to make people obey you

Example

The new regulations give the planning committees more teeth.

Synonyms and related words
oligopoly superpower heft
Definition tooth in American English