floss
To clean the area between using flossTo clean the area between (the teeth) using floss.
» I floss my teeth every day.
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3 senses(ambitransitive)To clean the area between (the teeth) using floss.
I don't floss very often.
I floss my teeth twice a day.
use dental floss to clean
(slang)To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent.
(intransitive)To perform the floss dance move.
Examples
41 sentencesI floss my teeth every day.
Tom flosses his teeth several times a week.
ruТом чистит зубы ниткой несколько раз в неделю. — sikmir
Tom flosses his teeth at least once a day.
ruТом хотя бы раз в день чистит зубы ниткой. — Karok
Tom flosses his teeth at least once a week.
ruТом хотя бы раз в неделю чистит зубы специальной нитью. — Karok
Tom flosses his teeth at least three times a week.
Translations
2 languagesForms
flosses, flossing, flossed, flossedSynonyms
30 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle