Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toothwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: tooth-work
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Toothed ornamentation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"On the arch is the Norman toothwork, identical with the newer portions of the buildings to which we have just referred."

Etymology

From tooth + -work.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: tooth

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does toothwork mean?: Toothed ornamentation.
Where does toothwork come from?: From tooth + -work.

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