A tooth or something shaped like one
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dental
relating to teeth
Diente means tooth and is related to the English word dental0, as in dental care for your teeth.
diente
tooth, fang
Structures found in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Tienes que cepillarte los dientes después de cada comidaYou have to brush your teeth after every meal
La serpiente clavó sus dientes en la presaThe snake sank its fangs into the prey
tooth, prong, tine (of a tool or object)
Any pointed projection on a object that resembles a tooth.
Los dientes de la sierra estaban muy afiladosThe teeth of the saw were very sharp
Se rompió uno de los dientes del tenedorOne of the fork's tines broke off