Fang
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Fang ( noun )
- A long, pointed tooth, typically one of a pair, present in some animals, such as snakes and dogs, and used for biting and gripping prey.
- A tooth, or similar structure, in an animal's mouth used for biting or tearing food.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english fang; akin to old high german fango grasp, latin prehendere.
Examples:
- The snake's venomous fangs were fully extended.
- The dog bared its fangs.
- The fangs of the lion were sharp and dangerous.
- The fangs of the bat are used for catching insects.
- The vampire's fangs were fake but looked very realistic.
(As a verb)
Fang ( verb )
- A long, pointed tooth, typically one of a pair, present in some animals, such as snakes and dogs, and used for biting and gripping prey.
- A tooth, or similar structure, in an animal's mouth used for biting or tearing food.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english fang; akin to old high german fango grasp, latin prehendere.
Examples:
- The snake's venomous fangs were fully extended.
- The dog bared its fangs.
- The fangs of the lion were sharp and dangerous.
- The fangs of the bat are used for catching insects.
- The vampire's fangs were fake but looked very realistic.