Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fang
noun
/fæŋ/
Definition
A long, sharp tooth adapted for biting and tearing.
Examples
- Many snakes have fangs that deliver venom to their prey.
- The vampire showed his fangs as he approached.
- Some dogs have sharp fangs that they use when playing rough.
Meaning
The term ‘fang’ usually refers to the large, pointed teeth found in carnivorous animals used for grasping or killing prey, and it can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is threatening or dangerous.
Synonyms
- tooth
- incisor
- barb
- prong
