canine tooth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of canine tooth
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Imagine a walrus-like creature with dentition remarkably similar to modern walruses: A quartet of post-canine teeth, a large lower canine tooth and a short, fused vertical midline on their lower jaw.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
Sanjiv had the procedure in January, one month after almost an inch of his canine tooth — which tigers need for chewing — snapped off while he was eating.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Because this specific cat wasn't fully grown when it died, its distinctive saber-like canine tooth had not fallen into its permanent position.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2024
Its teeth were broken and the vet said it would take "a lot of force to break a canine tooth".
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023
Arthur’s teeth were super white with his canine tooth chipped.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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