toothpick

noun

tooth·pick | \ ˈtüth-ˌpik

Definition of toothpick

: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth

Examples of toothpick in a Sentence

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One of the bird's feet was found sticking out of the frog's mouth like a toothpick, photos show. — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "Radio tagged birds tracked to last place you'd imagine - another animal's stomach," 2 July 2018 Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, "Celebrate Fourth of July with these Louisville chef throwback recipes," 2 July 2018 Roast just until stems are tender when pierced with a cake tester or toothpick, 8–12 minutes. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Cauliflower Steaks," 26 Mar. 2018 Secure the roll with two toothpicks, as close to the bottom of one end, to form a cross. — Fox News, "Chef Mark Bailey's Last-Minute Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner!," 14 Feb. 2018 The toothpick will rest on the Styrofoam raft, whereas the sponge will rest in the raft's square hole. — Science Buddies, Scientific American, "Surface Tension Science: Build a Raft Powered by Soap," 26 June 2014 Add ice to serving glass, and pour in blended mocktail. Garnish with a stalk of fresh celery, and a toothpick of alternating all natural olives and pickle slices. — Health.com, "6 Mocktail Recipes That Make Happy Hour Way Healthier," 12 July 2018 Pierce 1 anchovy fillet, close to one end, on a roughly 4-inch skewer or toothpick, leaving roughly ½ inch between anchovy and tip of skewer. — Jonah Miller, WSJ, "Throw a Summer Party the Effortless Spanish Way," 6 July 2018 To keep it simple, carve your name onto the candle using a toothpick or other safe pointy object, along with symbols such as dollar signs that represent your desires. — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, "How to Harness the Magical Power of Each Moon Phase," 3 July 2018

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