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oral

/ˈɒɹəl/ /ˈɑɹəl/

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noun

A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.

Examples :

"The student's oral exam was scheduled for Friday. "

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noun

A physical examination of the mouth.

Examples :

"The doctor performed an oral examination to check for cavities. "

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noun

Oral sex.

Examples :

"I gave my boyfriend oral for the first time on his birthday."

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adjective

Relating to the mouth.

Examples :

"oral hygiene"

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adjective

Spoken rather than written.

Examples :

"an oral French exam"

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