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a flat piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus.[after rubber dam, a piece of latex placed over the teeth during dental work]
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dental dam — den′tal dam′ n. cvb den a flat piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus • Etymology: after rubber dam, a piece of latex placed over the teeth during dental work … From formal English to slang
dental dam — /dɛntl ˈdæm/ (say dentl dam) noun 1. a small sheet of latex used during dental surgery as a barrier to the unwanted passage of any item down the throat of the patient. 2. such a sheet used as a barrier against sexually transmitted disease during… …
dental dam — a flat piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus. [after rubber dam, a piece of latex placed over the teeth during dental work] … Useful english dictionary
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