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

One of its most inventive features was the rolleron, a small toothed wheel mounted on each rear fin. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Those buildings not gutted by fire sport a rash of bullet holes or appear gap-toothed where an artillery shell punched through a wall. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Cake, Hope & Love, a Beavercreek bakery, also is offering cookies adorned with buck-toothed beavers that urge shopping local. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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