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floss
[ flaws, flos ]
noun
- the cottony fiber yielded by the silk-cotton tree.
- silk filaments with little or no twist, used in weaving as brocade or in embroidery.
- any silky, filamentous matter, as the silk of corn.
verb (used without object)
- to use dental floss on the teeth.
verb (used with object)
- to clean (the teeth) with dental floss.
floss
/ ڱɒ /
noun
- the mass of fine silky fibres obtained from cotton and similar plants
- any similar fine silky material, such as the hairlike styles and stigmas of maize or the fibres prepared from silkworm cocoons
- untwisted silk thread used in embroidery, etc
- See dental floss
verb
- tr to clean (between one's teeth) with dental floss
Other Word Forms
- ڱDzİ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of floss1
Word History and Origins
Origin of floss1
Example Sentences
Haidilao is known for its customer service and family-friendly atmosphere, where ladies can receive manicures and kids are treated to candy floss while waiting for a table.
Combine that with her doing the floss dance in the outfit and she had viewers, fellow contestants and even RuPaul crying with laughter.
She ranted: "Where you going to have the wedding reception? On the log flumes? And what's on the menu for the wedding breakfast? Hot dogs and candy floss?"
I try to stall however I can: brushing and flossing after every meal, avoiding eating hard foods like apples.
It ends with the flossing dance, a broomstick ride and the perfect title: “Gladiator Twosical.”
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