toothpick

noun

Meaning

A small, slender piece of wood or plastic used to remove food particles from between the teeth.

Examples

He grabbed a toothpick from the dispenser on the table.
She carefully used a toothpick to clean her teeth after the meal.

Synonyms: dental pick, floss, interdental brush

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toothpick

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtuːθpɪk/

Definition

A small, slender piece of wood or plastic used to remove food particles from between the teeth.

Examples

He grabbed a toothpick from the dispenser on the table.
She carefully used a toothpick to clean her teeth after the meal.
The waiter brought a bowl of toothpicks for the diners.

How to Use toothpick

use a toothpick (prepositional phrase): to employ a toothpick for its intended purpose — "Please use a toothpick to remove any food particles."
a toothpick for (prepositional phrase): a toothpick intended for a specific use or purpose — "This is a special toothpick for cleaning braces."

Synonyms of toothpick

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