fang
noun (1)
\ ˈfaŋ
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Definition of fang
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a long sharp tooth: such 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
Fang
noun (2)
\ ˈfaŋ
, ˈfäŋ
\
, ˈfäŋ
\
variants:
or less commonly Fan \ ˈfan
, ˈfän \
, ˈfän \
plural Fang
or Fangs
also Fan
or Fans
Definition of Fang (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a member of a Bantu-speaking people of northern Gabon, mainland Equatorial Guinea, and southern Cameroon
2
: the language of the Fang people
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Other Words from fang
Noun (1)
fanged
\ ˈfaŋd
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adjective
\
adjective
Examples of fang in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the fangs of a rattlesnake a tiger baring its fangsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Now researchers in South Korea have developed a promising alternative: a patch covered in miniscule needles inspired by snake fangs. — Scientific American, "Fang Needles, Quantum Carpets and Tender Robot Touches," 2 Aug. 2019 Claws and fangs fill my sight, and every instinct screams kill. — David Canfield, EW.com, "Ready for more Slayer? Get a first look at Kiersten White's next Buffy-based novel," 17 July 2019 Tie it all together with a black dress, white face powder, and some fangs. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "5 DIY Vampire Costume Ideas for Halloween," 16 July 2019 To many of us, rattlesnakes carry a reputation as evil assailants lying in wait for their target, fangs at the ready. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Rattlesnake season is here. Be prepared.," 28 June 2019 The main lesson: If Google is a data vampire, Chrome is its fangs. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Help desk: How to fight the spies in Chrome browser," 27 June 2019 Then again, Thompson’s Katherine Newbury, an acerbic talk-show host facing imminent replacement, is more likely to bare her fangs than turn the world on with her smile. — Ann Hornaday, Twin Cities, "In ‘Late Night,’ Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling deliver wit and surprising sweetness," 13 June 2019 The beast stood 15 feet tall and stretched 20 feet from front fangs to the tip of its tail. — David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, "Making tracks: Walking in the footsteps of New England dinosaurs," 18 June 2019 With large fang-like teeth, lingcod are marine predators prized for their large fillets of mild, flakey meat. — Nick Rahaim, SFChronicle.com, "Without abalone, spearfishing hooks North Coast anglers," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fang.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fang
fang
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fang
: a long, sharp tooth
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fang
noun
\ ˈfaŋ
\
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Kids Definition of fang
1
: one of the long sharp teeth by which an animal seizes and holds its prey
2
: one of the usually two long hollow or grooved teeth by which a poisonous snake injects its poison
fang
noun
\ ˈfaŋ
\
\
Medical Definition of fang
1a
: 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 a spider's chelicerae 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
Other Words from fang
fanged
\ ˈfaŋd
\
adjective
\
adjective
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