canine tooth

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Noun canine tooth has 1 sense

canine, canine tooth, eyetooth, eye tooth, dogtooth, cuspid - one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
--₁ is a kind of tooth
--₁ has particulars: fang

Definitions from the Web

Canine Tooth

Description:

A canine tooth is one of the sharp, pointed teeth found in the permanent dentition of mammals.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

The long and pointed tooth typically found in the upper and lower jaw of mammals, used especially for tearing and piercing food.
The fourth tooth from the center of the mouth on each side of the dental arch.

Usage:

Canine teeth are vital for efficient chewing and tearing of food.

Examples:

She tore off a piece of the meat using her sharp canine teeth.
The dentist examined her canine tooth for any signs of decay.

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