Meaning & use
fang
A long, sharp, pointed tooth used by an animal to bite, grip, or inject venom.
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The snake sank its fangs into the mouse before swallowing it whole.
Vampire bats use their sharp fangs to make a small, painless incision.
A note on using this word
'Fang' specifically refers to a pointed canine-like tooth, distinguishing it from the flatter molars used for grinding.
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