teeth
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,163 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,832 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal also: dentition
teeth in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She shook with fever; her teeth chattered.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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You see his teeth were chattering, because the water was cold.
The Dutch Twins · Lucy Fitch Perkins · Chapter 1
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Then he looked into the pony's mouth, examining the teeth with great care.
The High School Boys' Canoe Club · H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock · Chapter 1
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Nay, even those who have lost their 'molares, incisores,' canine teeth, 'dentes sapientiae,' and all can masticate and inwardly digest thee!
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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Jack Orde wandered back and forth over the work, his hands clasped behind his back, a short pipe clenched between his teeth.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1