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waterpick

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[waw-ter-pik, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌpɪk, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

  1. a portable electric appliance that uses a stream of water under force to remove food particles from between the teeth and to massage the gums.

Etymology

Origin of waterpick

water + pick 2; earlier as Water Pik a trademark (1963)

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