Definitions for toothbrush
ˈtuθˌbrʌʃtooth·brush

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. toothbrushnoun

   small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth

2. soup-strainer, toothbrushnoun

   slang for a mustache

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. toothbrushnoun

   A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

2. toothbrushverb

   To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Toothbrush

   A toothbrush is an oral hygiene tool used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, atop of which toothpaste can be applied, mounted on a handle which facilitates the cleaning of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. They should be used in conjunction with something to clean between the teeth where the bristles of the toothbrush cannot reach - for example floss, tape or interdental brushes. They are available with different bristle textures, sizes, and forms. Most dentists recommend using a soft toothbrush since hard-bristled toothbrushes can damage tooth enamel and irritate the gums.Because many common and effective ingredients in toothpaste are harmful if swallowed in large doses and instead should be spat out, the act of brushing teeth is most often done at a sink within the kitchen or bathroom, where the brush may be rinsed off afterwards to remove any debris remaining and then dried to reduce conditions ideal for germ growth (and, if it is a wooden toothbrush, mold as well). Some toothbrushes have plant-based handles, often bamboo. However, numerous others are made of cheap plastic; such brushes constitute a significant source of pollution. Over 1 billion toothbrushes are disposed of into landfills annually in the United States alone. Bristles are commonly made of nylon (which, while not biodegradable, as plastic is, may still be recycled) or bamboo viscose.

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1. toothbrush

   A toothbrush is a dental instrument or tool, generally featuring a small, straight or angled handle with a set of bristles at one end, which is used to clean teeth by applying toothpaste and brushing action to remove food particles, plaque, and bacteria. It is usually used in conjunction with toothpaste and is an essential tool for maintaining good oral hygiene and dental health.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Toothbrushnoun

   a brush for cleaning the teeth

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Toothbrush

   The toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth and gums that consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles mounted on a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Toothpaste, which often contains fluoride, is commonly used in conjunction with a toothbrush to increase the effectiveness of tooth brushing. Toothbrushes are available with different bristle textures, sizes and forms. Most dentists recommend using a toothbrush labelled "soft", since hard bristled toothbrushes can damage tooth enamel and irritate the gums. Toothbrushes have usually been made from synthetic fibers since they were originally developed, although animal bristles are still sometimes used.

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1. toothbrush

   A type of brush and device created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.

   Some toothbrush are manual, others are powered by electricity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Brush
   • Mustache
   • Toiletry

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of toothbrush in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of toothbrush in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

1. John Sterling:

   I don’t know what to expect. Now, I have nowhere to go. And I need a toothbrush.

2. John Sterling:

   Maybe I’ll get lucky and there won’t be that much damage, i don’t know what to expect. Now, I have nowhere to go. And I need a toothbrush.

3. Clifford Stoll:

   Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.

4. Aaron Stinson:

   I hope and pray that they will be OK, but we can't know. every day when I wake up I have to remember: 'Don't put your toothbrush under the faucet'.

5. Kayla Kleinman:

   It acts like a toothbrush for your lungs, so to speak.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=toothbrush
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Toothbrush
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothbrush
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=toothbrush