Eyeteeth: meaning, definitions and examples
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eyeteeth
[ หaษชหtiฮธ ]
dentistry anatomy
Eyeteeth are the pointed teeth located in the upper jaw, also known as cuspids or canine teeth. They play a crucial role in the alignment of the upper and lower jaws and are responsible for tearing food. Eyeteeth are often more pointed and sharper than other types of teeth, allowing for their specific function.
Synonyms
canine teeth, cuspids, eye teeth.
Examples of usage
- The dentist examined my eyeteeth during the check-up.
- Children usually start losing their eyeteeth around age 10.
- She had an orthodontic treatment to align her eyeteeth.
Translations
Translations of the word "eyeteeth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dentes caninos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเค เคเฅ เคฆเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Augenzรคhne
๐ฎ๐ฉ gigi mata
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะฝั ะทัะฑะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zฤby oczu
๐ฏ๐ต ็ผใฎๆญฏ
๐ซ๐ท dents canines
๐ช๐ธ dientes caninos
๐น๐ท gรถz diลleri
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ด๋นจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณูุงู ุงูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ oฤnรญ zuby
๐ธ๐ฐ oฤnรฉ zuby
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ้ฝฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤesni zobje
๐ฎ๐ธ auga tennur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะท ััััะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแก แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถz diลlษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ dientes caninos
Etymology
The term 'eyetooth' is derived from the Middle English word 'eyete,' which signifies eye, and 'tooth,' referring to the anatomical structure itself. Its etymology is closely linked to the early belief that these teeth were associated with vision and beauty, hence the reference to the eyes. Historical usage in English mentions eyeteeth in the context of both anatomy and aesthetics, particularly since they are often prominent in a person's smile. The term has evolved but still holds importance in dental terminology, especially when discussing the structure and function of human teeth as part of the oral anatomy.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,861, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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