floss's Usage Examples:

"Some people jokingly refer to them as "butt floss.

- Chinese Tussur Moth, yearly and producing a soft flossy cocoon; the Chinese monthly worm, B.

The unwaxed floss should be held between the fingers tightly with no more than 1/2 inch between them.

The orthodontist can recommend tips and may advise the use of special tools like waterpiks and floss threaders.

Brushing and flossing removes plaque from teeth, and antiseptic mouthwashes kill some of the bacteria that help form plaque.

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Pinch the floss between the thumbs and index fingers, leaving about 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) length in between.

Cross stitchers use patterns as a guide so they know what color floss to use in each part of their design or picture.

Try to keep the floss taut between the fingers.

Though brushing and flossing are important, neither should be performed too vigorously.

The eria or arrindi moth of Bengal and Assam, Attacus ricini, which feeds on the castor-oil plant, yields seven generations yearly, forming loose flossy orange-red and sometimes white cocoons.

Parents do not need to initiate flossing until the child has teeth that touch each other, which normally occurs in the molar areas first.

Synonyms:

yarn, thread,

Antonyms:

untidy, infect, dirty,