fang

Meanings

• Noun

  A long, sharp tooth or canine, especially of a carnivorous animal.

  - "The tiger bared its fangs in a menacing display."
  - "The dentist extracted the decayed fang."

• Noun

  A sharp, pointed implement or tool.

  - "The hunter used a fang to open the can."
  - "The blacksmith hammered the metal into shape with a fang."

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Pronunciation

1. /fæŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /fæŋ/
   
   
   
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3. /fæŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cop , get , greet , welcome , clasp , grasp , grip , land , lay hands on , score

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fang
bang , rang , tang,ang , spang

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Variants

List of all variants of fang that leads to same result
fang , fanged , fangs , Fan , Fang , Fangs , Fans , fan , fanlike , fans , fen

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Etymology

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Old English fang, from fangan 'to seize, take'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest human canine tooth was measured at 3.67 inches (9.33 cm) long.

2. The term 'fang' is also used in heraldry to describe a pointed projection on a shield or coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Canine tooth: A type of tooth that is shaped like a nail and is used for biting and tearing food. Humans have eight canine teeth, four in each jaw.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'fang' is often used metaphorically to describe a person's or animal's aggressive or threatening behavior. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago says, 'O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.' In art, the image of a tiger baring its fangs is a common symbol of power and ferocity.

How to Memorize "fang"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiger baring its sharp, pointed teeth in a menacing display. Visualize the shape and length of the teeth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fang' with the image of a sharp tooth or canine. Think of the sound a tiger makes when it growls and bares its fangs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fangs Are Never Good' to remember that 'fang' is a word for a sharp tooth or implement.

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