floss


Definition: Meaning of, floss in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / flɒs /

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[uncountable]
  1. a type of thin thread that you use for cleaning between your teeth [=  dental floss]
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  2. a type of thin thread that you use for sewing
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
floss flossed flossed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
flossing flosses
[transitive]
  1. to clean between your teeth using floss
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floss used in phrases

  • Mill on the Floss, The
    1. (1860) a novel by George ELIOT about Maggie Tulliver, the daughter of a MILLER, and her brother, Tom
  • dental floss (noun)
    1. thin strong string that you use for cleaning between your teeth
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