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toothbrush Definition

tooth·brush (-brus̸h′)

noun

a brush for cleaning the teeth and stimulating the gums
toothbrush Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • buy: You went to a supermarket to buy a toothbrush.
  • power: For many, a powered toothbrush is a good alternative.
  • use: Use a toothbrush with a small head - child size is adequate.
  • get: Be sure your toothbrush has soft bristles and ask your parent to help you get a new toothbrush every 3 months.
  • need: It didn't remove it you need a toothbrush for that.
  • include: Procter & Gamble / Gillette - consumer goods ( including battery toothbrushes ).

Preposition: with

  • head: Use a toothbrush with a small head - child size is adequate.

Adjective modifier

  • electric: An electric toothbrush makes cleaning my teeth much easier.
  • sonic: You will have read that a sonic toothbrush takes getting used to.
  • soft: Using a soft toothbrush, gently scrub the surface of your nails.
  • manual: Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush?
  • old: An old toothbrush is the best thing to scrub the dirt off.
  • free: Free toothbrushes have been issued by Western Isles Health Board to all primary pupils.

Modifies a noun

  • timer: They combined imported clip art with text and shapes to create a logo for the toothbrush timer.
  • holder: That's what the toothbrush holders will be needed for then.
  • market: MINTEL forecasts the total oral hygiene and toothbrushes market will grow by a further 11 % to be worth £ 681 million in 2010.
  • mustache: He grew a little toothbrush mustache, which was very fashionable then.
  • etc: Of course we cannot manage without the electric hair driers, toothbrushes etc and the plasma TV is one of our more essential items.

Noun used with modifier

  • semiconductor: The semiconductor toothbrush used in this study was equipped with a cylindrical shaped TiO 2 semiconductor located in the neck of the toothbrush.
  • power: The charity says that people should not be worried about using a power toothbrush, which can be more effective at removing plaque.

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