Fanged: meaning, definitions and examples

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fanged

 

[ fรฆล‹d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing animals

Fanged refers to having fangs, which are long, pointed teeth typically associated with predatory animals such as snakes, spiders, and certain mammals. These teeth are specifically adapted for grasping and immobilizing prey. Fanged creatures use their fangs for various purposes, including hunting and self-defense. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a fierce or threatening character in literature and film.

Synonyms

predatory, sharp-toothed, toothed.

Examples of usage

  • The fanged serpent slithered through the grass.
  • She had a fanged smile that revealed her secrets.
  • Many fanged beasts inhabit the dark forests.
  • The fanged creature lunged at its prey.
  • He felt like a fanged vampire in his new role.

Translations

Translations of the word "fanged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denteado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค‚เคคเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zahnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beranakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฑั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabkowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰™ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋นจ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zubatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zubatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็‰™้ฝฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zobat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรถnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ แƒซแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmillo

Etymology

The term 'fanged' derives from the Old English word 'fanga,' meaning 'to seize or catch.' This word is related to the Proto-Germanic '*fanga,' which has connotations of grasping or taking. The evolution of the word reflects a focus on the physical attributes and abilities of certain animals, particularly those capable of capturing their prey with sharp, pointed teeth. Over time, 'fanged' has come to symbolize not only physical traits but also embody certain characteristics in cultural representations, particularly in folklore and mythology. The use of 'fanged' has expanded beyond the literal, embracing metaphorical meanings that convey an intimidating presence. Its association with creatures like vampires in modern media further solidifies the word's connection to themes of danger and allure.