noun
definition
The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.
example
The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.
verb
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To grow teeth.
example
Babies typically start teething at about six months.
definition
To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
example
She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.
noun
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A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for eating.
definition
A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
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A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.
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A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
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A pointed projection from the margin of a leaf.
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The rough surface of some kinds of cel or other films that allows better adhesion of artwork.
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Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).
example
I have a sweet tooth: I love sugary treats.
synonyms
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An irreducible component of a comb that intersects the handle in exactly one point, that point being distinct from the unique point of intersection for any other tooth of the comb.