# toothed

/ˈtuðd/ (US) · /tˈuːθd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/toothed
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

having teeth or parts that look like teeth. You use this to describe animals with sharp mouths or tools with jagged edges.

For teachers: possessing teeth or tooth-like projections. Often used in biological descriptions or to characterize mechanical components with serrated edges.

## Examples

- The shark has several rows of sharp, toothed jaws.
- The mechanic replaced the toothed belt to ensure the engine's timing remained precise during high-speed operation.
- Botanists distinguish this species by its toothed leaf margins, which provide a distinct visual contrast to the smooth-edged foliage of its close relatives.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; often appears in compound adjectives like 'sharp-toothed' or 'fine-toothed'.

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