dentile

/dɛnˈtaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small tooth or tooth-like part, especially one that is part of a gear or other mechanical device.

“The engine had several dentiles that needed to be replaced.”

2. noun

A small tooth-shaped projection, especially one on the rim of a wheel.

“The worn-out dentile on the wheel’s rim caused it to vibrate excessively.”

Synonyms

  • gear
  • projection
  • tooth

Antonyms

  • flat
  • smooth