toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

uncompounded also

ˈtü-thəd 

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

fine-toothed

Examples of toothed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gears and mechanical transmission Ancient Greek and Roman engineers discovered that toothed wheels could transfer motion, alter rotational speed, and change the direction of force. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Pennsylvania ruffs liked large-toothed aspen, grapes, hawthorns, docks and acorns. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Montezooma riders pass through a fanged-toothed portal with smoke and lighting effects. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026

In The Mask, Russell directed Carrey in a florescent green mask that turned the actor into an uncontrollable, large-toothed superhero. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing toothed

• false saber-toothed cat
• false saber-toothed tiger
• gap-toothed
• saber-toothed
• saber-toothed cat
• saber-toothed tiger
• saw-toothed
• toothed whale

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

1

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

2

: jagged, notched

Medical Definition

toothed

adjective

ˈtütht also ˈtü-thəd

1

: having teeth especially of an indicated kind or number

small-toothed individuals

2

: having pointed projections on the margin or surface