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tooth

noun as in a hard bony structure in the jaws of vertebrates

noun as in a toothlike or tooth-shaped object

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Yes, it’s a bit of a push from your hood — don’t go during rush hour — but it’s worth the trek, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

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A three-year-old lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine has undergone critical dental surgery to remove a severely infected canine tooth caused by an abscess.

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He has been waiting for medical and dental consultations, after medications he was previously prescribed left him without teeth and unable to walk.

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"We had to fight tooth and nail for that result," said Smith.

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My avatar wasn’t perfect—my teeth looked off, and so did some of my expressions—but the resemblance was impressive.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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