noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of teabag. alt-of, alternative

   "The old lady had a pile of tea-bags, quarter pounds of butter, cheese, in a bag under the bed."

Verb

1. 1
   To dunk into the sea or another body of water.
2. 2
   Alternative form of teabag. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

tea strainer

Example

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"The old lady had a pile of tea-bags, quarter pounds of butter, cheese, in a bag under the bed."

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