toothbrush
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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