toothed

adjective

ˈtütht How to pronounce toothed (audio)
uncompounded also
ˈtü-thəd How to pronounce toothed (audio)
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
fine-toothed

Examples of toothed in a Sentence

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Whales are known for their noises, from humpback whale songs to the clicks and whistles of orcas and other toothed cetaceans. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024 The leaves are pointed at the tip and can have smooth or toothed edges on the same plant. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024 The fossil’s long, toothed snout suggests that Pebanista fed on fish as modern river dolphins do. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024 Paleontologists have known about toothed birds since the 1870s. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for toothed 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothed was in the 14th century

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“Toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothed. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective
1
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
2

Medical Definition

toothed

adjective
ˈtütht also ˈtü-thəd
1
: having teeth especially of an indicated kind or number
small-toothed individuals
2
: having pointed projections on the margin or surface
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