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CANINES

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Canines.

Canines - as an adjective

Of or relating to a pointed conical tooth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laniary

Of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family canidae

Canines - as a noun

One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canine toothcuspiddogtootheye tootheyetooth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tooth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canid
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carnivore
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She had to get braces because her canines were too prominent."
"The dog's canines were sharp and gleaming."
"Human canines are generally larger and more pointed than incisors."
"The veterinarian examined the canines of the injured dog."
"The canines of wolves are adapted for hunting and tearing flesh."
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Word Game Points

Is CANINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CANINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CANINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canines is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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