Eyetooth: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyetooth

 

[ หˆaษชหŒtuฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dental anatomy

An eyetooth, also known as a canine tooth, is one of the pointed teeth located next to the incisors. In humans, these teeth are prominent and play a crucial role in tearing food. They are usually the third teeth from the center of the mouth. Eyeteeth are also called 'cuspids' due to their pointed structure. In dental anatomy, they are considered essential for proper alignment and function of the dental arch.

Synonyms

canine, cuspids, tusk

Examples of usage

  • The dentist explained the importance of maintaining healthy eyeteeth.
  • She noticed that her eyetooth was slightly crooked.
  • The eyetooth is crucial for biting into tougher foods.
  • He learned that his eyeteeth help in defining his facial structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "eyetooth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dente canino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฆเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eckzahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gigi taring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบะฐะฝั‚ ะทัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zฤ…b kล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌๆญฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dent canine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diente canino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek diลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ ์ด๋นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู† ุงู„ูƒู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpiฤรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bikuspid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฌ้ฝฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaninski zob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundatรถnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ ั‚ั–ัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it diลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diente canino

Etymology

The term 'eyetooth' dates back to the late Middle English period, originally deriving from the combination of 'eye' and 'tooth'. The 'eye' refers to the eye-like appearance of these teeth because of their pointed shape, and they are often more prominent and visible than other teeth in the smile. The term has been in usage for several centuries and reflects the unique anatomical position of these teeth in the human mouth. The canine teeth have been associated with various cultural connotations, symbolizing strength and ferocity in some societies, further contributing to the term's historical significance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,614, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.