Toothpick

noun

/tuːθ.pɪk/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounA small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

2.verbTo spear (food) on a toothpick.

3.verbTo transfer (a sample of bacteria, etc.) by means of a toothpick.

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