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stick / pick
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɐˈlitu/pa·li·to
Definition
1A small, thin piece of wood, plastic, or other material, used for various purposes (cleaning teeth, holding food, etc.).
Usage examples
“He absentmindedly chewed on a toothpick.”
“The appetizers were served on little wooden sticks.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
toothpickmatchstickpopsicle stickcheese stick
Idiomatic expressions
- Thin as a toothpick (very thin)