Canine (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to a pointed conical tooth.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The canine tooth on the upper jaw was particularly sharp and pointed.
- Her dentist noticed that her canine teeth were slightly overlapping.
- The orthodontist worked to straighten the canine teeth and improve her bite.
- The canine tooth on the lower jaw was impacted and needed to be surgically removed.
- The dental anatomy textbook included detailed illustrations of the human canine teeth.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).