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mouth·piece
 mouthpiece
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- pronunciation:
- maUth
pis
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noun |
definition 1: |
a part of an object that is put into or near the mouth. Mouthpieces may be used to help pass speech and other sounds from one person to another or to make music.
She blew into the trumpet mouthpiece.The antique telephone had a mouthpiece that people held up to their mouths and spoke into.
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definition 2: |
a rubber or plastic object worn inside the mouth to protect the teeth.
It's important for football players to wear a mouthpiece. |
related words: |
delegate, lawyer |
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