(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
You can use ~ to refer to fine soft threads of some kind.
Craft Resources also sells yarn and embroidery ~.
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see also candy~ , dental ~
2.
When you ~, you use a special kind of strong string to clean between your teeth and gums.
Brush your teeth after each meal and ~ daily...
She was ~ing her teeth at the time.
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