bitewing

bite·wing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahyt-wing]
- /ˈbaɪtˌwɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahyt-wing]
- /ˈbaɪtˌwɪŋ/

Definitions of bitewing word

noun bitewing a dental X-ray film 3
noun bitewing an X-ray film with a projecting edge that is clamped by the teeth to hold the film in place for an exposure 3
noun bitewing a holder for x-ray film with a projecting fin that is held between the teeth so as to show the crowns of the upper and lower teeth in one picture. 1
noun bitewing (dentistry) A radiograph taken to visualize the crowns of the posterior teeth and the height of the alveolar bone in relation to the cementoenamel junctions, commonly used to examine for interdental caries and recurrent caries under existing restorations. 0

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Origin of bitewing

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; bite + wing

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Parts of speech for Bitewing

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bitewing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bitewing usage trend in Literature

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