sharp-toothed
Definition
Adjective: * Having teeth that are pointed and capable of cutting or piercing. This describes a physical characteristic, typically of an animal or a tool, where the teeth are designed to grip, tear, or cut effectively.
Usage
The word "sharp-toothed" is used attributively, meaning it is placed directly before a noun to describe it. It is a compound adjective formed by combining "sharp" and "toothed."
Examples
- The sharp-toothed predator emerged from the dense jungle.
- Archaeologists discovered the fossil of a sharp-toothed dinosaur.
- Be careful with that sharp-toothed saw; it can cause serious injury.
- The legend spoke of a sharp-toothed monster that lived in the lake.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily literal, it can be used figuratively to describe a person whose criticism or words are biting and severe.
- The critic was known for his sharp-toothed reviews.
Variants and Related Words
- Sharp-tooth (noun, less common): Can be used as a modifier in a similar way or as a standalone noun for a creature.
- The sharp-tooth is a feared hunter.
- Fanged: Having fangs (long, pointed teeth).
- Toothed: Having teeth, often used in combination (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Fanged
- Toothed (when context implies sharpness)
- Dentate (technical/biological term for having teeth)
Antonyms
- Toothless
- Blunt-toothed
- Edentulous (technical/biological term for lacking teeth)
Adjective
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having sharp teeth
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