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toothbrush

TOOTH-brush/ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/

Pluraltoothbrushes

Verbtoothbrushes, toothbrushing, toothbrushed

2 meanings of toothbrush

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A brush made specifically for cleaning the teeth and normally used along with toothpaste.

    He replaced his toothbrush after getting over a bad cold.

    Dentists recommend swapping out your toothbrush every three months.

  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To clean or scrub something using a toothbrush.

    Restoration experts toothbrush delicate carvings to lift away grime without causing damage.

    He toothbrushed the greasy engine parts before reassembling the motor.

    Similarbrush, scrub

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Origin

Formed from tooth + brush, similar to words in related languages such as Dutch tandenborstel, German Zahnbürste, and Swedish tandborste, all meaning "toothbrush".