toothpick in French
toothpick in French is cure-dent — toothpick means a small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
toothpick in French
cure-dent
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
What does "toothpick" mean?
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noun A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
"He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak."
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noun A very thin person (informal).
"After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone."
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toothpick in a sentence
- He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak.
- The waiter brought a plate of olives with toothpicks stuck in them.
- After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone.
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What is "toothpick" in French?
"toothpick" in French is cure-dent. toothpick means: A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
How do you use "toothpick" in a sentence?
Example: "He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak." In French, "toothpick" is cure-dent.
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