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Uncommonfang
The correct spelling is fang.
How to pronounce fang
/fæŋ/
nounIPA: /fæŋ/
Say it like: Fan-g
The correct spelling is fang. A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh
- 2.(in snakes) a long pointed tooth for injecting venom
- 3.A grasping; capture; the act or power of seizing; hold.
- 4.That which is seized or carried off; booty; spoils; stolen goods.
- 5.Any projection, catch, shoot, or other thing by which hold is taken; a prehensile part or organ.
verb
- 1.To strike or attack with the fangs.
- 2.To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.
- 3.To catch, capture; seize; grip; clutch; lay hold of.
- 4.To take; receive with assent; accept.
- 5.(as a guest) To receive with hospitality; welcome.
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