toothed
Like a comb
Toothed describes something having teeth or tooth-like projections.
A toothed whale has teeth rather than baleen.
A toothed gear has notched edges that interlock with others.
A toothed leaf has serrated margins.
The word appears in compounds: fine-toothed comb, gap-toothed smile, sawtoothed mountains.
Sharply uneven, notched
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
- dentateHaving toothlike projections
- denticulateHaving small toothlike projections
crenulated · sawtooth · perforated · incised · pronged · pinking · ridged · grooved
Sharp piercing teeth
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- sharkCartilaginous marine predator
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- wolfWild pack canine
lion · piranha · barracuda · crocodile · viper · canines · incisors · bite
Toothed rotating machine part
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- pinionToothed wheel, small
- rackFrame for holding items
escapement · cog · gear · cam · clutch · transmission · differential · wormgear
Secures things together
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- pull tabLever that opens cans
- chainLinked segments forming length
coil · closure · garment · fly · placket · separating · track · join
Flat cutting edge
- kerfIncision from a blade
- crosscutPerpendicular timber cut
- ripTear apart forcibly
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
handsaw · circular saw · chainsaw · bandsaw · hacksaw · backsaw · fretsaw · ripsaw
Sharp cutting utensil
- steak knifeSerrated utensil for beef
- bread knifeSerrated utensil for loaves
- pinking shearsSerrated fabric scissors
- serrated edgeNotched cutting surface
cutting · slice · tear · grip · perforate · scoring · utility knife
Whale's filtering bristles
- cetaceanAquatic mammal order
- dolphinEcholocating marine mammal
- orcaLarge predatory dolphin
- sperm whaleGiant toothed marine mammal
porpoise · narwhal · beluga · echolocation · pod · blowhole · marine mammal
jagged
Sharply uneven, notched
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
- dentateHaving toothlike projections
denticulate · crenulated · sawtooth · perforated · incised · pronged · pinking · ridged · grooved · indented
fangs
Sharp piercing teeth
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- sharkCartilaginous marine predator
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
wolf · lion · piranha · barracuda · crocodile · viper · canines · incisors · bite · jaw
cogwheel
Toothed rotating machine part
rack · escapement · cog · gear · cam · clutch · transmission · differential · wormgear · chainring
fastener
Secures things together
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- pull tabLever that opens cans
chain · coil · closure · garment · fly · placket · separating · track · join · interlock
blade
Flat cutting edge
jigsaw · handsaw · circular saw · chainsaw · bandsaw · hacksaw · backsaw · fretsaw · ripsaw · table saw
knife
Sharp cutting utensil
- steak knifeSerrated utensil for beef
- bread knifeSerrated utensil for loaves
- pinking shearsSerrated fabric scissors
serrated edge · cutting · slice · tear · grip · perforate · scoring · utility knife
baleen
Whale's filtering bristles
sperm whale · porpoise · narwhal · beluga · echolocation · pod · blowhole · marine mammal
- sweet toothFondness for desserts
- wisdom toothLate-erupting back molar
- tooth fairyMythical incisor purchaser
- baby toothChild's first tooth
- tooth decayProgressive dental deterioration
- front toothCutting blade in mouth