fang
Plural
fangs
1
a long, pointed tooth found in carnivorous animals, used for biting, gripping, and tearing flesh
- The lion's sharp fangs help it catch and kill prey.
- Wolves show their fangs to intimidate rivals.
- The crocodile's fangs are powerful tools for gripping slippery fish.
- The dog's fangs were visible as it growled.
- The wolf's fangs are essential for hunting and tearing meat.
2
a sharp, hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake that injects poison into prey
- The viper's fang pierced the glove during handling.
- Venom travels through the fang into the bloodstream.
- Some species have retractable fangs that fold when not in use.
- The length of the fang varies among different venomous snakes.
- Herpetologists often measure fang size to assess venom potential.
3
a pointed, venom-delivering appendage in certain insects or arachnids, typically evolved from a limb
- The spider's fang injected venom into its prey.
- Fangs of arachnids are often hollow to allow venom flow.
- Centipedes have modified limbs acting as fangs to subdue prey.
- Researchers examined the fang structure under a microscope.
- The ant's fang can pierce skin and release venom.
4
a language of the Bantu family, primarily used in Cameroon
- Fang is widely spoken in the southern regions of Cameroon.
- Linguists document Fang grammar to understand Bantu patterns.
- Children in some communities learn Fang as their first language.
- Oral stories in Fang preserve cultural heritage.
- Fang dialects vary slightly across regions.