Flossing

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of removing food and plaque from one's teeth using dental floss. countable

    "The dentist advised regular flossings."

  2. 2
    The use of a weighted hook that pierces the fish's mouth from the outside. uncountable
  3. 3
    The performance of the floss dance move. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of floss form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Example

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"In most cases, bad breath can be prevented by brushing and flossing the teeth once or twice a day. However, if a foul mouth odour persists or is continuous, one should get a dental checkup or see a family doctor."

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dental floss

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