toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
ˈtüth-ˌpik 
: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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Spread the remaining frozen yogurt over the top and drizzle with the remaining balsamic glaze, again using a toothpick to swirl it through.
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Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Test for doneness by piercing the bottom of the artichoke with a toothpick.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
Dip a cotton swab or toothpick in dish soap, then encourage your child to swirl it around the colorful milk.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
Open the foil package and use a skewer, or a toothpick, to check for tenderness.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024
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Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Test for doneness by piercing the bottom of the artichoke with a toothpick.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
Dip a cotton swab or toothpick in dish soap, then encourage your child to swirl it around the colorful milk.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
Open the foil package and use a skewer, or a toothpick, to check for tenderness.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024
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“Toothpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpick. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a thin piece of wood) for removing substances caught between the teeth
Medical Definition
toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a slender tapering piece of wood) used for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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