fang

//fæŋ//
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Noun

fangSingular
fangsPlural
1

A long, pointed tooth, especially one used by carnivorous animals to seize and tear prey, or by venomous snakes to inject venom.

The snake bared its fangs when it felt threatened.

2

Any sharp, pointed projection resembling an animal's fang.

The fangs of the broken fence were dangerous to passersby.

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