Cuspid (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 dentist examined the cuspid tooth to determine the extent of the decay.
- A sharp pain in her upper left cuspid made eating uncomfortable for Sarah.
- The orthodontist worked to straighten the crooked cuspid that was overlapping the adjacent tooth.
- After the accident, Tom's lower right cuspid was chipped and required a crown.
- The dental hygienist carefully cleaned around the cuspid to remove any trapped food particles.