tooth

/tuːθ/noun
Early Childhood
1

A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.

2

A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.

3

A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.

4

Of a rope, the stickiness when in contact with another rope as in a knot.

5

A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.

6

A pointed projection from the margin of a leaf.

7

The rough surface of some kinds of cel or other films that allows better adhesion of artwork.

8

Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).

9

An irreducible component of a comb that intersects the handle in exactly one point, that point being distinct from the unique point of intersection for any other tooth of the comb.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing