Meaning
toothpick
- a toothpick or small wooden stick used with food
In a sentence
Mi passi uno stecchino per favore?
Could you pass me a toothpick, please?
Ha infilzato le olive con uno stecchino.
She speared the olives with a toothpick.
Controlla la cottura della torta infilando uno stecchino.
Check if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stecchino | masculine · singular |
| stecchini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'stecco'. Often used interchangeably with 'stuzzicadenti', but can also mean small sticks used for appetizers.