close-toothed
|close/toothed|
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/kloʊs-tuːθt/
🇬🇧
/kləʊs-tuːθt/
teeth close together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'close-toothed' originates from the combination of 'close,' meaning 'near or tight,' and 'toothed,' referring to having teeth.
Historical Evolution
'Close-toothed' evolved from the Old English word 'clōs,' meaning 'tight,' and 'tōþ,' meaning 'tooth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having teeth that are near each other,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having teeth that are close together.
The close-toothed comb is perfect for detangling hair.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 11:21