Fang (Noun)
Meaning 1
An appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vampire's sharp fang gleamed in the moonlight as it bit into its victim's neck.
- The snake's fang injected a deadly dose of venom into its unsuspecting prey.
- The saber-toothed tiger's razor-sharp fangs were perfectly adapted for hunting and killing large herbivores.
- As the dog's mouth closed around the chew toy, its fang scratched against the plastic surface.
- The Komodo dragon's fangs were smeared with saliva that contained over 50 different bacterial strains, making its bite almost always fatal.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A Bantu language spoken in Cameroon.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
Hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.