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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

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.

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.