fangs

fangs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of fang; long, pointed teeth, especially the canine teeth of carnivorous animals.

  2. 2.

    The paired venom-injecting teeth of snakes.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    show one's fangs — To display aggression or hostility
  • •
    get one's fangs into — To become deeply involved with something

Related words

See also: fang, teeth, venom
Synonyms: canines, teeth, tusks

Etymology

From Old English fang ("prey, capture"), plural form. See [[fang]] for full etymology.