canine tooth

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canine tooth

A dog bares its sharp canine tooth while playing with a toy.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pointed tooth: A canine tooth is one of the four pointed, conical teeth in the human mouth, located between the incisors and the premolars. They are used for tearing food.
Usage
  • The term "canine tooth" is used in anatomical, dental, and biological contexts to describe a specific type of tooth in mammals, including humans.
  • It is a formal term. In informal contexts, people often say "canine" or "eye tooth."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The dentist pointed out that my canine tooth was slightly chipped.
    • In many carnivorous animals, the canine teeth are long and sharp for hunting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Canine" as a standalone noun: In professional and common usage, "canine" is frequently used alone to mean "canine tooth."
    • The upper canine is also known as the cuspid.
Variants and Related Words
  • Canine (noun): A shorter, common form of "canine tooth."
  • Cuspid (noun): A technical synonym for canine tooth, used primarily in dentistry.
  • Eye tooth (noun, informal): A colloquial term, especially for the upper canine teeth.
  • Fang (noun): A long, pointed tooth, especially in snakes or predatory mammals. While similar, "fang" is not a direct synonym for the human canine tooth.
Synonyms
  • Cuspid: A pointed tooth.
  • Eye tooth (informal): An upper canine tooth.
Related Phrases
  • Canine fossa (noun): A shallow depression in the maxilla bone above the canine tooth.
  • Canine guidance (noun): In dentistry, the guidance provided by canine teeth during jaw movement.
canine tooth

A dog bares its sharp canine tooth while playing with a toy.

Noun
  1. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

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