"toothmark" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: toothmarks [plural], teethmarks [plural]
Etymology: tooth + mark Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tooth|mark}} tooth + mark Head templates: {{en-noun|s|teethmarks}} toothmark (plural toothmarks or teethmarks)
  1. The imprint left by a tooth or teeth. Translations (imprint left by teeth): mātāniho (Maori)
    Sense id: en-toothmark-en-noun-EA2ogqjt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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