Teeth

/tiːθ/

The meaning and definition of Teeth, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.
“The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.”

verb

To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
“She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.”
To grow teeth.
“Babies typically start teething at about six months.”

Synonyms enforceability Hampstead Heath chompers pearly whites breed cut new teeth

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