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Fang: meaning, definitions and examples

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fang

 

[ fรฆล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

A fang is a long, pointed tooth found in certain animals, such as snakes and carnivorous mammals. Fangs are often associated with the ability to grasp and hold onto prey, as well as with venom delivery in some species, like vipers or cobras. They can vary in size and shape depending on the species and are typically used for hunting and self-defense. In mythology and literature, fangs are often symbolically linked to predatory behavior and archetypal monsters.

Synonyms

cusp, incisor, tooth

Examples of usage

  • The snake struck quickly, its fangs sinking into the prey.
  • Vampires are depicted with long, sharp fangs.
  • The tiger displayed its fangs as a warning.
Context #2 | Noun

human anatomy

In dental anatomy, fangs refer to the pointed teeth located on the sides of the dental arch, also known as canine teeth. These teeth are crucial for tearing food and are typically more pronounced than other types of teeth. Depending on the person, canine teeth can sometimes appear more prominent and are often associated with both aesthetic and functional attributes in smile design.

Synonyms

canine, cuspids

Examples of usage

  • She smiled, revealing her pronounced fangs.
  • He had an unusual dental structure with prominent fangs.
  • Dentists often focus on the alignment of fangs in braces.

Translations

Translations of the word "fang" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dente canino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ReiรŸzahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crocs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sivri diลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ก๊ณณ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tesรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpicatรฝ zub

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฌ็‰™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kljuno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmillo

Etymology

The word 'fang' originates from the Old English 'fanga', which meant 'to catch or seize'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*fangan', sharing connections with similar words in various Germanic languages, which carry the same connotation of grasping or holding. The evolution of the term has seen it associated closely with the specialized teeth of predatory animals and has often been used figuratively in literature to signify danger or menace. Over the centuries, the semantic range of 'fang' has expanded to incorporate cultural representations of predation, particularly in folklore and mythology where fangs symbolize fearsome attributes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,414, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.