toothpick

/tuːθ.pɪk/ · noun

Meaning

A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
To spear (food) on a toothpick.
To transfer (a sample of bacteria, etc.) by means of a toothpick.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chewstick(English)picktooth(English)toothpicker(English)dentiscalp(English)chewing stick(English)chew stick(English)texas toothpick(English)toothette(English)ashtray(English)loc(English)leven(English)dipped(English)

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Sources

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