Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having small teeth: Describes something, typically an animal or a tool, that possesses teeth which are physically small in size.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The small-toothed saw is ideal for delicate woodworking.
  • A small-toothed mammal, like a possum, was spotted in the garden.

Advanced Usage

• Used descriptively in biology and zoology to classify or describe species based on dentition.
  • The fossil was identified as belonging to a small-toothed predator from the Miocene epoch.

Variants and Related Words

• Fine-toothed (adj): Having teeth that are thin and closely set, often used for combs or saws.
  • Use a fine-toothed comb to remove the lice.

Synonyms

• Fine-toothed: Especially when referring to combs or tools.
• Microdont (adj, technical): Having unusually small teeth.

Related Phrases

• Small-toothed comb: A comb with teeth set close together.
  • She used a small-toothed comb to detangle her hair.
• Small-toothed saw: A saw with fine teeth for precision cutting.
  • The carpenter selected a small-toothed saw for the trim work.

Adjective

1. having small teeth