flossnoun [ U ]
uk/flɒs/us/flɑːs/floss noun [ U ] (TEETH)
→ dental floss
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Dentistry
- articulation
- bridge
- cap
- cavity
- central giant cell granuloma
- crown
- dental floss
- dental hygienist
- dentigerous cyst
- dentistry
- denture
- filling
- hygienist
- Master of Dental Surgery
- MDS
- orthodontist
- scale
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- toothpick
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floss noun [ U ] (THREAD)
a mass of soft, smooth threads especially produced by particular insects and plants
See also
candyfloss
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Dentistry
- articulation
- bridge
- cap
- cavity
- central giant cell granuloma
- crown
- dental floss
- dental hygienist
- dentigerous cyst
- dentistry
- denture
- filling
- hygienist
- Master of Dental Surgery
- MDS
- orthodontist
- scale
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- toothpick
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flossverb
uk/flɒs/us/flɑːs/floss verb (TEETH)
[ I or T ] to clean between your teeth using dental floss:
It's important to floss every day.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Dentistry
- articulation
- bridge
- cap
- cavity
- central giant cell granuloma
- crown
- dental floss
- dental hygienist
- dentigerous cyst
- dentistry
- denture
- filling
- hygienist
- Master of Dental Surgery
- MDS
- orthodontist
- scale
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- toothpick
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floss verb (BEHAVIOUR)
[ I ] US slang to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration