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Meanings of teeth in English

Portuguese
dentama

The kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal.

dentama
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Examples for "dentition"
Examples for "dentition"
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And a quirky nature fact about the dentition of a small wallaby.
Radio NZ
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Infant velociraptor: jaw and complete dentition, so there's no question about identity.
Jurassic Park
3
Between the fifth and sixth years of life the second dentition begins.
The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mothe...
4
Identical twins don't have identical dentition, and environmental factors further indicate differences.
The cold room
5
The only blemish was a Lauren Hutton gap in his upper dentition.
Fatal Voyage
Usage of teeth in English
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The main problem is still enforcement -the law has no teeth.
Reuters
2
For instance, the number of times you brushed your teeth last year?
Wired
3
If Dr. Lonoff had done Lloyd's teeth, he did really good work.
Dexter is Delicious: A Novel
4
This was precision work, and he needed fine control of his teeth.
Artemis Fowl: the opal deception
5
Young people's teeth are not as healthy as they used to be.
The Irish Times
6
The process of permanent teeth replacing baby teeth occurs over several years.
Jamaica Observer
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I'm not sure how they are able to speak without chattering teeth.
News.com.au
8
For a long time Davey brushed his teeth while the water ran.
The hellfire club
9
Mr. Maxim said, with his teeth clenched together, I... said... forget... wine.
Conrad’s Fate
10
Drilled teeth were also severely weakened and easily broken, Dr Loch said.
Radio NZ
11
Ryan's teeth were chattering; he needed something to restore his body's energy.
White corridor
12
But he would never get used to brushing his teeth without water.
The soul catcher
13
We can't say that for sure, said Foaly through his clenched teeth.
Artemis Fowl: the opal deception
14
But Nocturnal Animals sinks its teeth into you and doesn't let go.
BBC
15
A toothache-like pain in the upper teeth is common in this variety.
Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
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Martin did not laugh; nor did he grit his teeth in anger.
Martin Eden
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