fang

UK /ˈfæ̝ŋ/ US /ˈfæ̝ŋ/
noun 10verb 9name 5

Definitions

noun

1

A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.

The warrior realized in an instant that he owed his life to this strange white man, and he also saw that only a miracle could save his preserver from those fierce yellow fangs that had been so near to his own flesh.

2

Synonym of mandible, the long mouthpart of insects and other invertebrates.

3

A long, pointed tooth in snakes, used for injecting venom.

4

A pointed extension of the chelicera in spiders, used for injecting venom.

5

Synonym of tooth, particularly in humans.

verb

1

To strike or attack with the fangs.

2

To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.

chariots fang'd with scythes

verb

1

To catch, capture; seize.

Gentlemen, break not the head of the peace: it's to no purpose, for he's in the law's clutches; you see he's fanged.

Destruction fang mankind.

2

To take; receive with assent; accept.

3

To receive with hospitality.

4

To receive.

5

To receive or adopt into spiritual relation, as in baptism; be godfather or godmother to.

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