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Floss

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dental flossnounA cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

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dental flossnounA cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
toothbrushnounA brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.
tissuenounA sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.
yarnnoun(uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
threadnounA cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
setanounA bristle or hair.
wirenoun(uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
filnounA Nordic dairy product, similar to yogurt, but using different bacteria which give a different taste and texture.
silknounA fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.
unwaxedNot waxed.
floshnounA flush or flash (marsh or pool of water).
floss-silknounAlternative spelling of floss silk. [Raw silk, having the appearance of cotton wool, once used for embroidery and as dental floss.]
flexidnoun(dentistry) In infolding of enamel that separates lophs on a lower tooth.
butt flossnoun(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) A pair of thong underpants or a swimsuit in the same style.
fangtoothnounA beryciform fish of the monotypic family Anoplogastridae, with long sharp teeth.
filimentnounMisspelling of filament. [A fine thread or wire.]
flox silknounAlternative form of floss silk. [Raw silk, having the appearance of cotton wool, once used for embroidery and as dental floss.]
flippernounIn marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.
metafossettenoun(dentistry) A fossette (enclosed depression) in front of the metacone, especially in upper teeth.
foretoothnounA front tooth.

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