Antonyms for
tooth
A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
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No Antonyms Found for Tooth

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All Definitions for Tooth

Below are all the dictionary definitions of tooth:

1A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
2A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
3A 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.
4To provide or furnish with teeth.
5To indent
6To jag.
7To lock into each other, like gear wheels.
8A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
9A pointed projection from the margin of a leaf.
10The rough surface of some kinds of cel or other films that allows better adhesion of artwork.
11Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).
12An 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.
13Of a rope, the stickiness when in contact with another rope as in a knot.
14A surname.

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Common antonyms for tooth. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does tooth have?

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About antonyms for tooth

Finding the right antonym for tooth helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.", tooth has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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