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

A long, pointed tooth used for biting, tearing, or injecting venom.

"The wolf bared its fangs."

"The snake sank its fangs into the rat."

How to use fang

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

fanged past tense, fanged past tense, fanged past tense, fanged past tense, fangs plural, fangs plural, fangs singular, fangs singular, fangs singular, fangs singular

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Etymology

From Old English fengtōþ, "molar tooth," literally "catch-tooth," related to fōn, "to seize or catch."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Fangxian

Rhymes for fang

Ang hang rang sang bang pang dang gang tang nang wang lang

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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.