dental floss

/ˈdɛnɾəl flɑs/
/ˈdɛntəl flɒs/
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Definitions of dental floss
  1. noun
    a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
    synonyms: floss
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    type of:
    thread, yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
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