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fangs

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/fæŋz/ · fangs

Long, pointed teeth that are adapted for biting and tearing food.

Meanings

nounformal

Long, pointed teeth that are adapted for biting and tearing food.

طولانی اور نوکیلے دانت جو کھانے کو کاٹنے اور پھاڑنے کے لیے ترتیب دیے گئے ہیں۔

دانت

daant

Synonyms

teethcaninesincisorsدانتنوکیلے دانتچبانے والے دانت

Antonyms

gumplateمسوڑھہپلیٹ

Common Collocations

  • snake fangs
  • vampire fangs
  • sharp fangs

Example Sentences

The snake struck with its fangs.

سانپ نے اپنے دانتوں سے حملہ کیا۔

Saanp ne apne daanton se hamla kiya.

The vampire showed his fangs.

ویمپائر نے اپنے نوکیلے دانت دکھائے۔

Vampire ne apne nokile daant dikhaye.

Many carnivorous animals have sharp fangs.

بہت سے گوشت خور جانوروں کے نوکیلے دانت ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se gosht khor janwaron ke nokile daant hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

bites:Bites refer to the act of using the teeth to cut into something, while fangs are specific long and pointed teeth.

Word Family

fang
nounدانت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the fangs of a vampire when thinking about sharp teeth.

A snake with its fangs bared, ready to strike.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fanga" — to seize

First known use: 15th century

The word 'fang' has been used since the Old English period, originally referring to the act of seizing or grabbing, and is now mainly used to refer to the long, pointed teeth of certain animals.