English Explanatory Dictionary

crossbite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade.
  2. A deception; a cheat.
verb
  1. To deceive; to trick.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-crossbite.wav

Word forms

crossbite crossbites crossbiting crossbit crossbitten

Etymology

From cross + bite.

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