nounπShareThe ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect."The new rules about homework have teeth; parents are actually following them now. "lawgovernmentpoliticsabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow teeth."Babies typically start teething at about six months."physiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth."The baby was teething, so he was constantly teething on his toys. "physiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for eating."The dog used its sharp teeth to bite the bone. "anatomyorganbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement."The saw's teeth cut through the wood easily. "parttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The bicycle's gears have small teeth that engage with the chain. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal."The comb had tiny teeth that were perfect for detangling my hair. "anatomypartbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pointed projection from the margin of a leaf."The fern's leaves had tiny teeth along the edges. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rough surface of some kinds of cel or other films that allows better adhesion of artwork."The artist used a special paper with a textured teeth surface to ensure the drawing adhered well to the surface. "arttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLiking, fondness (compare toothsome)."I have a sweet tooth: I love sugary treats."attitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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."The comb had neatly spaced teeth, each one meeting the handle at a different point. "anatomypartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading