CEFR B2

molars

noun

Meaning

Large, flat teeth located at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Examples

The dentist noticed a small cavity developing on one of my lower molars.
Humans typically develop twelve molars in total, including the wisdom teeth.

Synonyms: back teeth, grinders

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molars (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmoʊlər

Definition

Large, flat teeth located at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Examples

The dentist noticed a small cavity developing on one of my lower molars.
Humans typically develop twelve molars in total, including the wisdom teeth.
Herbivores rely heavily on their wide molars to break down fibrous plant material.

Synonyms of molars

Words with a similar meaning to molars:

back teeth
grinders

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