Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dogteeth
noun
ˈdɔɡˌtiθs
Definition
The pointed teeth of a dog, especially the long, sharp ones used for biting and tearing food.
Examples
- The vet examined the dog’s mouth and noted that its dogteeth were particularly sharp.
- During the grooming session, she noticed that the dogteeth of her pet needed regular cleaning.
- Dogteeth are essential for a dog’s ability to chew meaty bones.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘dogteeth’ refers to the canine teeth found in mammals, which are adapted for holding and tearing food.
Synonyms
- canine teeth
- fangs
- cusps
