toothstick

/ˈtuːθˌstɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A stick with a frayed end, used for cleaning between teeth, especially as a primitive alternative to a toothbrush.

“The Aboriginal people used a toothstick to clean their teeth for generations.”

Synonyms

  • dental stick
  • tooth cleaner

Antonyms

  • oral irrigator
  • toothbrush