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Eyeteeth: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyeteeth

 

[ หˆaษชหŒtiฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dentes caninos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคเค– เค•เฅ‡ เคฆเคพเคเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Augenzรคhne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gigi mata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะฝั– ะทัƒะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zฤ™by oczu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œผใฎๆญฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dents canines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dientes caninos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz diลŸleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ ์ด๋นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณู†ุงู† ุงู„ุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤnรญ zuby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oฤnรฉ zuby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œผ้ฝฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤesni zobje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auga tennur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะท ั‚ั–ัั‚ะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz diลŸlษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.