Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having fangs: Describes a creature or object that possesses fangs, which are long, sharp, pointed teeth, typically used for biting and tearing.

Usage

• The adjective "fanged" is used to modify a noun, directly attributing the characteristic of having fangs to it.
• It is typically used in descriptive contexts, especially in biology, mythology, and fiction.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The fanged serpent coiled itself around the tree.
  • Vampires are often depicted as fanged creatures of the night.
  • The fossil revealed the jaw of a fanged predator.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Compound: While "fanged" itself is an adjective, it can be part of a hyphenated compound adjective when combined with another descriptor.
  • The large-fanged wolf inspired many local legends.
• Metaphorical Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe something sharp, piercing, or aggressively harmful.
  • Her fanged critique left the author speechless.

Variants and Related Words

• Fang (n): A long, sharp tooth, especially a canine tooth.
  • The snake's fangs deliver venom.
• Fangless (adj): Lacking fangs.
  • The breed is generally fangless and poses no threat.

Synonyms

• Tusked: Having long protruding teeth (like an elephant or walrus). Note: "Tusked" often implies different teeth (tusks) used for digging or defense, not specifically for biting.
• Toothed: Having teeth. This is a more general term.

Antonyms

• Fangless: Without fangs.
• Edentulous: Lacking teeth.

Adjective

1. having fangs