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Vocabulary Entry
overbite
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A dental condition in which the upper teeth significantly overlap the lower teeth.
Example Sentences
"Her overbite made it difficult for her to bite into an apple."
"The dentist explained that an extreme overbite could lead to jaw pain."
"Braces were recommended to correct his overbite."
V
verb
To have an overbite; to exhibit the characteristic of the upper teeth overlapping the lower teeth.
Example Sentences
"Many people overbite when they are anxious or distracted while eating."
"She tends to overbite when she’s concentrating on her work."
"The puppy seemed to overbite as it played with its toys."