Definition of toothpick
: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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Recent Examples of toothpick from the Web
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Each of its four triangles is held together by one of those toothpicks capped in plastic frills.
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Is there any written protocol about the use of toothpicks?
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Alongside him is Chris Sale, a kinetics experiment gone wrong that hurls 96-mph fastballs and wipeout sliders from a delivery that looks like a bunch of toothpicks caught in a hurricane.
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Put them in a bowl, serve them with toothpicks alongside an aperitif or fold them into a risotto just before plating.
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This is both remarkably satisfying and versatile; it can be served hot, cold or at room temperature, it can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night snack, and when cut into small pieces and stabbed with a toothpick it can be tapas.
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Their logo features a behemoth burger with a toothpick boasting a fleur de lis inside a horseshoe.
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Some baristas also used coffee straws or toothpicks to etch designs into the foam.
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Carve your dog’s name or initials into the treats with a toothpick or skewer.
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First Known Use of toothpick
15th century
TOOTHPICK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of toothpick for English Language Learners
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: a short, pointed stick used for removing small pieces of food from between your teeth
TOOTHPICK Defined for Kids
Definition of toothpick for Students
: a pointed instrument for removing bits of food caught between the teeth
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of toothpick
: a pointed instrument (as a slender tapering piece of wood) used for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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