noun
Uncommon
fang
FANG
Fang (noun) means a long, pointed tooth used for biting, tearing, or injecting venom. Example: “The wolf bared its fangs.”
noun
1
A long, pointed tooth used for biting, tearing, or injecting venom.
"The wolf bared its fangs."
"The snake sank its fangs into the rat."
"The warrior realized in an instant that he owed his life to this strange white man, and he also saw that only a miracle could save his preserver from those fierce yellow fangs that had been so near to his own flesh."
— Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan (1913)
How to use fang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sharp, pointed tooth, especially one used by animals like dogs, wolves, or snakes to bite or inject venom.
Common pairings
bare its fangs
venomous fangs
sink its fangs into
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like fang.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- fangs
- Third person singular
- fangs
- Past tense
- fanged
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The wolf bared its _____.
Etymology
From Old English fengtōþ, "molar tooth," literally "catch-tooth," related to fōn, "to seize or catch."
Synonyms
View more →
Fangxian
Rhymes for fang
See all rhymes for fang →Frequently asked questions
What does “fang” mean?
The word “fang” means a long, pointed tooth used for biting, tearing, or injecting venom. In plain terms, a sharp, pointed tooth, especially one used by animals like dogs, wolves, or snakes to bite or inject venom.
How do you pronounce “fang”?
“Fang” is pronounced FANG (/ˈfeɪ̯ŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fang” in a sentence?
Here is “fang” used in a sentence: “The wolf bared its fangs.”
What is another word for “fang”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fang” include Fangxian.
What part of speech is “fang”?
“Fang” is a noun.
Where does the word “fang” come from?
The word “fang” comes from Old English. From Old English fengtōþ, "molar tooth," literally "catch-tooth," related to fōn, "to seize or catch.".
Is “fang” a common word?
“Fang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
