Eyetooth: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆท
eyetooth
[ หaษชหtuฮธ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น dente canino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเฅเคคเฅ เคเคพ เคฆเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Eckzahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ gigi taring
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฐะฝั ะทัะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ zฤ b kลy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌๆญฏ
๐ซ๐ท dent canine
๐ช๐ธ diente canino
๐น๐ท kรถpek diลi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ ์ด๋นจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ุงูููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpiฤรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ bikuspid
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌ้ฝฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ kaninski zob
๐ฎ๐ธ hundatรถnn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธั ัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแฆแแแก แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ it diลi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.