toothless

Meanings

• Adjective

  Without teeth

  - "The old man had a toothless grin."
  - "Many fish are toothless."

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Synonyms

edentulous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toothless
mirthless , earthless , birthless

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Variants

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toothless

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'tóth' meaning 'tooth' and 'lōs' meaning 'lost'.

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Trivia

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1. Toothless whales are called 'mysticetes'. They filter water through their baleen plates instead of having teeth.

2. The term 'toothless' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that is powerless or lacking in authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. Edentulism: The condition of having no teeth.

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Culture

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In literature, toothless is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is powerless or lacking in authority. For example, in the novel 'Toothless' by Anne McCaffrey, the dragon F'laran is described as toothless because he has given up his destructive ways and is no longer a threat.

How to Memorize "toothless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal without teeth. Imagine their expression or the way they eat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word toothless with the idea of being powerless or lacking in authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Toothless Tigers Don't Roar' to help remember the definition.

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