Definitions for dentures

dentures den·ture

Spelling: [den-cher]
IPA: /ˈdɛn tʃər/

Dentures is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 324 anagrams from letters in dentures (deenrstu).

Definitions for dentures

noun

  1. an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture) or all of the teeth (full denture) of either or both jaws; dental prosthesis.
  2. a set of teeth.

Origin of dentures

1870-75; French, equivalent to dent tooth (see dent2) + -ure -ure

Examples for dentures

In discussing dental dreams I have pointed out the importance of having the denture examined for possible pus pockets.

The whitish tips of denture are conical, compressed, and rather acute.

This denture is nothing else than a phylogenetic incident in the ontogeny of the whale.

The manufacture of a denture of this character was tedious and uncertain, and required much skill.

The aid of the dentist is required to fit a denture which will at least restore the hard palate and alveolar margin.

The tube is anchored to a denture, or by means of a silk thread to the cheek by sticking-plaster.

Word Value for dentures
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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