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buck·tooth

(bŭk′to͞oth′)

A prominent, projecting upper front tooth.

buck′toothed′ (-to͞otht′) adj.

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bucktooth

(ˈbʌkˌtuːθ)

n, pl -teeth

derogatory a projecting upper front tooth

[C18: from buck¹ (deer) + tooth]

ˈbuck-toothed adj

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buck•tooth

(ˈbʌkˈtuθ)

n., pl. -teeth (-ˈtiθ)

a projecting tooth, esp. an upper front tooth.

[1745–55]

buck′toothed`, adj.

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bucktooth - a large projecting front tooth

anterior, front tooth - a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"

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bucktooth

n (pl -teeth) diente salido

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