teeth
verb · noun
Form of tooth , plural of tooth.
Simple meaning
Dated spelling of teethe.
Pronunciation
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teethIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtiθ
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Definition
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verb
Dated spelling of teethe ("to grow teeth").
noun
informal
The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.”noun
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The eruption through the gums of baby teeth.
Compound terms
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Device used for an infant to suck or bite on.
A removable denture.
Go against.
To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws.
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