back tooth

/bæk tuθ/
/bæk tuθ/
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Definitions of back tooth
  1. noun
    a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
    synonyms: posterior
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    type of:
    tooth
    hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
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