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A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for eating.
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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).
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I have a sweet tooth: I love sugary treats.
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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.