Definitions

1. noun

the hard, white, calcified structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing

“She brushed her teeth before going to bed.”

2. noun

the plural of tooth

“The dentist examined her teeth for any cavities.”

3. verb

to pierce or cut with the teeth, typically to wound or kill

“The shark’s teeth tore through the bait.”

4. verb

to chew or bite with the teeth

“The baby teethed on a wooden block.”