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untoothed

untoothed

7.2
Having a smooth edge with no small sharp points
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈtuːtʰd/
translation icon : sin dientes
  • The leaf margins are untoothed and appear smooth to the touch.

Examples

  • This species is recognized by its untoothed jawline, unlike its close relatives.

  • He prefers an untoothed edge for a cleaner cut.

  • The craftsman preferred untoothed blades for making precise cuts in soft wood.

  • The untoothed blade glided effortlessly through the paper.

  • The leaf margins are untoothed and appear smooth to the touch.

  • He prefers an untoothed edge for a cleaner cut.

  • The craftsman preferred untoothed blades for making precise cuts in soft wood.

Synonyms

toothless
vsuntoothed
13 2.4

Having no teeth in the mouth

can alternatively describe a smooth, unnotched edge rather than bodily lack of teeth
unnotched
vsuntoothed
7.5

A smooth surface or edge with no notches

also covers lack of teeth as an alternative, not only smooth edges
unmilled
vsuntoothed
  • Specialized
8.7

A smooth metal edge without ridges, like some old coins

is broader, also referring to absence of teeth as a meaning
unscored
vsuntoothed
5.0

Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks

can mean missing teeth as well as having a smooth unmarked edge
edental
vsuntoothed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having few or no teeth

is also used for smooth edges, not only to describe dental absence
edentate
vsuntoothed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having few or no teeth

is sometimes used more broadly to mean a smooth, notchless edge
edentulate
vsuntoothed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having few or no teeth

can instead refer to a smooth edge without notches, not only tooth loss

Antonyms

3.9

Having a jagged edge with small points like teeth

How Serrated

jagged
22 3.6
serrated
5.4
notched
3.9
untoothed
7.2

Surface Forms

untoothed positive

Morphology

untoothed = toothed (transparent) = un + tooth + ed

Formed by negation un- + 'toothed' (having teeth/notches); meaning is directly derivable as 'not toothed'.

Etymology

Untoothed is made of un- meaning 'not' and tooth meaning 'a tooth' or a small 'point' along an edge. So, like toothless, untoothed describes something with a smooth edge and no small notches.