teething

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/ˈtiːðɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To grow teeth.“Babies typically start teething at about six months.”
To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.“She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.”

noun

The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

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Synonyms

breed cut new teeth dentize dentition start-up up-front opening temporary initial startup start original upfront edentation periodentosis dysodontiasis tooth decay odontodysplasia

Associated

troubles gums herpes problems babies infants gel teeth sorted tablets corrected reliability

Rhymes

breathing rough breathing sheathing wreathing periodic breathing abdominal breathing

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