incisor

noun

in·ci·sor | \ in-ˈsī-zər

Definition of incisor

: a front tooth typically adapted for cutting especially : one of the cutting teeth in mammals located between the canines when canines are present — see tooth illustration

Examples of incisor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In McCrory's case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. — CBS News, 14 Mar. 2022 In McCrory’s case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. — al, 8 Mar. 2022 The cross-section of an exfoliated incisor baby tooth mounted to a holder for analysis at Dr. Erin Dunn’s office. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2022 The Tyrannosaurus rex was identified in the upper and possibly middle layer of sediment, with more robust femurs and only one incisor tooth. — Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 The team also noticed those with thin femurs also had one incisor tooth. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2022 Tyrannosaurus imperator relates to specimens found at the lower and middle layers of sediment, with more robust femurs and usually two incisor teeth. — Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 The results showed the Tyrannosauruses with more robust femurs and two incisor teeth were only found in deeper layers, while different variations were found in newer sediment. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2022 Like all rodents, woodchucks have enlarged upper and lower incisor teeth in the front of their mouths. — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2022 See More

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“Incisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incisor. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

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More Definitions for incisor

incisor

noun

in·ci·sor | \ in-ˈsī-zər

Kids Definition of incisor

: a tooth (as any of the four front teeth of the human upper or lower jaw) for cutting

incisor

noun

in·ci·sor | \ in-ˈsī-zər

Medical Definition of incisor

: a front tooth adapted for cutting especially : any of the eight cutting human teeth that are located between the canines with four in the lower and four in the upper jaw