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Toothpaste

//ˈtuːθpeɪst// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth. countable, uncountable

    "fluoride toothpaste"

  2. 2
    a dentifrice in the form of a paste wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To cover, or smear, with toothpaste.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From tooth + paste. Compare Saterland Frisian Tuskepasta (“toothpaste”), West Frisian toskpoetserguod (“toothpaste”), Dutch tandpasta (“toothpaste”), German Zahnpasta, Zahnpaste (“toothpaste”), Danish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Swedish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Icelandic tannkrem (“toothpaste”).

Etymology 2

From tooth + paste. Compare Saterland Frisian Tuskepasta (“toothpaste”), West Frisian toskpoetserguod (“toothpaste”), Dutch tandpasta (“toothpaste”), German Zahnpasta, Zahnpaste (“toothpaste”), Danish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Swedish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Icelandic tannkrem (“toothpaste”).

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