English noun: floss | |||
1. | floss (artifact) a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery | ||
Broader (hypernym) | thread, yarn | ||
2. | floss (artifact) a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth | ||
Synonyms | dental floss | ||
Broader (hypernym) | thread, yarn | ||
English verb: floss | |||
1. | floss (body) use dental floss to clean | ||
Samples | Floss your teeth after every meal. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clean, cleanse | ||