- toothbrushing
- tooth·brush·ing -.brəsh-iŋ n the action of using a toothbrush to clean the teeth
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toothbrushing — noun Date: 1920 the action of using a toothbrush to clean teeth … New Collegiate Dictionary
toothbrushing — /toohth brush ing/, n. the act or method of cleaning the teeth with a toothbrush. [1915 20; TOOTHBRUSH + ING1] * * * … Universalium
toothbrushing — /toohth brush ing/, n. the act or method of cleaning the teeth with a toothbrush. [1915 20; TOOTHBRUSH + ING1] … Useful english dictionary
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tooth|brush|ing — «TOOTH BRUHSH ihng», noun, adjective. –n. the act or process of cleaning one s teeth with a toothbrush: »It was clear that toothbrushing alone was not the only factor in promoting oral hygiene (John Roper). –adj. of or having to do with… … Useful english dictionary
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