"Dentary" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The dentary is a bone in the skull of vertebrates that forms the lower jawbone. It is also the most Anterior (front) bone of the mandible and contains the teeth of the lower jaw.
The word "dent" can have two different meanings:<br><br>1. A dent refers to a small depression or impression in a surface, often caused by an impact or collision. For example: "The car had a dent in the bumper from the accident."<br>2. To dent something means to damage or mar its surface, often in a minor way. For example: "She accidentally dented the new phone with her keys."
Dentalium is a noun that refers to a genus of medium-sized to large-sized saltwater clams, also known as tusk shells. They are characterized by their long, spiral shells that resemble tusks. Dentalium are often used in jewelry and ornamentation, and are also valued for their nacre, which is used to make buttons and other decorative items.
Dentalize is a verb that means to make or render something related to or resembling dentistry, or specifically, to modify or adapt something to satisfy the expectations of dentists or the dental profession.