toothpick

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A small piece of wood or other material for removing food particles from between the teeth.

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An implement, as a sharpened quill or a small pointed piece of wood, for cleaning the teeth of substances lodged between them.

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A bowie-knife.

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An umbelliferous plant, Ammi Visnaga, of the Mediterranean region: so named from the use made of the rays of the main umbel, which harden after flowering. Also called toothpick bishop’s-weed, and Spanish toothpick.

Shaped like a toothpick: specifically noting hoots and shoes having narrow, pointed toes.

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A pointed instrument for clearing the teeth of substances lodged between them.

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

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pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth