fang

fang

noun \ˈfaŋ\

Definition of FANG

1

a : a long sharp tooth: as (1) : one by which an animal's prey is seized and held or torn (2) : one of the long hollow or grooved and often erectile teeth of a venomous snake b : one of the chelicerae of a spider at the tip of which a poison gland opens

2

: the root of a tooth or one of the processes or prongs into which a root divides

3

: a projecting tooth or prong

— fanged \ˈfaŋd\ adjective

Examples of FANG

1. the fangs of a rattlesnake
2. a tiger baring its fangs

Origin of FANG

Middle English, that which is taken, from Old English; akin to Old High German fang seizure, Old English fōn to seize — more at pact

First Known Use: 1555

Rhymes with FANG

bang, bhang, clang, dang, Fang, gang, gangue, hang, pang, prang, slang, spang, sprang, stang, tang, twang, whang, yang