1. A soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
   "Regular use of dental floss helps prevent gum disease";
   - dental floss
    
2. A soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery
   "She selected a shimmering floss to add highlights to her embroidery design"

1. Use dental floss to clean
   "floss your teeth after every meal"

Derived forms: flossed, flosses, flossing

Type of: clean, cleanse, thread, yarn

Encyclopedia: Floss, Bavaria