toothpick Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth

WordNet


Tooth"pick` noun
Definitions
  1. A pointed instument for clearing the teeth of substances lodged between them. esp., a slim sliver of wood, about two inches in length, tapering to a point at both ends, and used for removing food particles from between the teeth after a meal.

Webster 1913