Fangs: meaning, definitions and examples

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fangs

 

[ fรฆล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

Long, pointed teeth, especially those of a snake or a vampire.

Synonyms

canines, incisors, teeth

Examples of usage

  • The snake injected its venom through its fangs.
  • The vampire revealed his sharp fangs as he hissed at his victim.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A person's sharp pointed canine teeth, often associated with aggression or intimidation.

Synonyms

aggressive demeanor, menacing aspect, sharp teeth

Examples of usage

  • He showed his fangs in a menacing smile.
  • She could see the fangs of the predator as it closed in on its prey.

Translations

Translations of the word "fangs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ReiรŸzรคhne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰™ (ใใฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crocs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmillos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ก๊ณณ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tesรกky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tesรกky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–็‰™ (jiฤnyรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤnjaki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญgtรถnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ัั‚ั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmillos

Etymology

The word 'fangs' originated from Old English 'fวฃng,' which meant 'prey, booty, plunder.' Over time, the meaning shifted to refer specifically to the long, pointed teeth of animals or mythical creatures like vampires. The association of fangs with danger and aggression has made them a popular symbol in various cultures, often representing power, fear, or mystery.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,812, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.