snagged-tooth
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a broken or irregular tooth: "snagged-tooth" describes a condition where a tooth is chipped, cracked, or uneven, often appearing jagged or missing a piece. This term is typically used to characterize a person, animal, or object with such a dental feature.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The old pirate had a snagged-tooth smile, revealing a chipped front tooth. (Describes a person with a broken or irregular tooth.)
- The snagged-tooth comb was difficult to use because of its broken prongs. (Describes an object with a damaged, jagged edge.)
Advanced Usage
"Snagged-tooth grin": a smile that prominently shows a chipped or uneven tooth.
- He flashed a snagged-tooth grin after the hockey game, proud of his battle scar. (A smile highlighting a damaged tooth.)
"Snagged-tooth appearance": the overall look of having a jagged or broken tooth.
- The snagged-tooth appearance of the lion made it look fierce and battle-worn. (The irregular tooth contributed to a rugged look.)
Variants and Related Words
Snaggletooth (n): a person or animal with a broken, irregular, or protruding tooth.
- The snaggletooth of the old dog was a sign of its age. (A single irregular tooth on an animal.)
Snagged (adj): caught or torn on a sharp projection; also used metaphorically for teeth.
- Her sweater was snagged on a nail. (Caught and torn.)
Synonyms
- Jagged-tooth: having a tooth with a rough, uneven edge.
- Chipped-tooth: having a tooth with a small piece broken off.
- Broken-tooth: having a tooth that is fractured or missing a part.
Related Idioms
"A snagged-tooth smile": a smile that reveals a chipped or irregular tooth, often seen as charming or rugged.
- Despite his snagged-tooth smile, he was a kind and gentle man. (A smile with a damaged tooth.)
"Snagged-tooth as a badge of honor": a chipped tooth worn proudly as a sign of experience or toughness.
- He considered his snagged-tooth a badge of honor from his years as a lumberjack. (A damaged tooth seen as a mark of pride.)