Back teeth

/bæk tiθ/ noun

Definition

The teeth at the back of your mouth that help you chew and grind food.

Etymology

Back means 'at the rear' and teeth comes from an old word for biting tools.

Kelly Says

Your back teeth are like powerful little grinders hiding in the back of your mouth! They work extra hard to mash up your food so it's ready to swallow.

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