Canine Tooth (Noun)
Meaning
One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The orthodontist adjusted the position of her canine tooth to align with the rest of her teeth.
- A canine tooth on the upper jaw comes into contact with a canine tooth on the lower jaw when the mouth is closed.
- In many mammals, the canine tooth is larger and more pointed than other teeth.
- The fossil record suggests that the early human ancestor's canine tooth was larger than that of modern humans.
- The dentist carefully cleaned around her canine tooth, making sure to remove any food particles that had accumulated.