fang — a large sharp tooth, especially a canine tooth of a dog or wolf, or the tooth of a venomous snake
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large sharp tooth, especially a canine tooth of a dog or wolf, or the tooth of a venomous snake
Pronunciation (IPA): /fæŋ/
Example Sentences
- The dentist said my dog's fangs need cleaning.
- She bought plastic vampire fangs for Halloween and scared everyone at work.
- The cobra's fangs inject deadly venom into its prey.
fang
NOUN[/fæŋ/]
a large sharp tooth, especially a canine tooth of a dog or wolf, or the tooth of a venomous snake
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old English 'fang', which was originally a verb meaning 'to seize' or 'to capture'. Over time, it evolved into a noun referring to a pointed tooth used for gripping or seizing prey.
Breakdown
fang (seize/capture) → tooth used for seizing → canine tooth. The noun sense developed metaphorically from the verb's association with grasping and holding.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist said my dog's fangs need cleaning.”
“She bought plastic vampire fangs for Halloween and scared everyone at work.”
“The cobra's fangs inject deadly venom into its prey.”
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