toothpick

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Noun toothpick has 1 sense

toothpick - pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
--₁ is a kind of pick; strip

Definitions from the Web

Toothpick

A toothpick is a small, pointed instrument used for manually removing food debris from teeth and gums.

Sample Sentences:

She picked a toothpick from the jar to clean her teeth after dinner.
He absent-mindedly twirled a toothpick in his mouth while deep in thought.
The waiter brought toothpicks with the bill at the end of the meal.

Parts of Speech and Senses:

Noun: A small, pointed instrument used for cleaning teeth.
Verb: To clean or remove debris from teeth using a toothpick.

Usage:

Popular: Toothpicks are commonly used after meals to clean teeth and gums.

Local: In some cultures, toothpicks are also used as a utensil for eating certain small foods.