fang

/fæŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sharp pointed tooth, typically one of the canine teeth, in a carnivorous mammal, especially a dog or a snake.

“The dog’s fang was visible when it growled.”

2. verb

to bite or attack with the fang, typically in a savage or ferocious manner.

“The snake fang its victim and did not release its grip.”

3. noun

a pointed projection or part of something, especially a sharp rock or a metal edge.

“The fang of the rock cut through the sailor’s boot.”

Synonyms

  • bite
  • canine
  • tooth

Antonyms

  • rounded
  • smooth