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Meaning of floss
noun
- A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
- Raw silk fibres.
- The fibres covering a corncob etc.; the loose downy or silky material inside the husks of certain plants, such as beans.
- Any thread-like material having parallel strands that are not spun or wound around each other. Example: embroidery floss
- Spun sugar or cotton candy, especially in the phrase "candy floss".
verb
- To clean the area between the teeth using floss.
- To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent.
- To perform the floss dance move.
noun
- A small stream of water.
- Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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