| 释义 |
toothpick
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) tuthpik, from toth, tooth, tuth tooth + pik pick — more at tooth, pick
1.
a. : a slender pointed piece of wood used after eating to remove bits of food lodged between the teeth
b. : a similar instrument of metal, bone, or plastic used for picking the teeth and cleaned for reuse
2. : a wooden toothpick or a small flat tapering piece of wood or plastic used for spearing and holding together small portions of prepared food or for conveying one mouthful to the mouth
3. toothpicks plural : fragments, splinters
< the ship was smashed into toothpicks by the storm >
4. : a long thin object or person
< wearing heels that are toothpicks >
< a toothpick of a man >
as
a.
(1) : arkansas toothpick
(2) usually capitalized : arkansan — used as a nickname
b. : a slender pointed boat
II. noun
: a small often elaborate container for a supply of toothpicks at table |