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FANG

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Fang.

How to pronounce fang:

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Fang - as a noun

An appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageextremitymember
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bantu language spoken in cameroon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fang language

Canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey

Hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison

Fang - as a verb

To strike or attack with the fangs.

To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.

To catch, capture; seize; grip; clutch; lay hold of.

To take; receive with assent; accept.

(as a guest) to receive with hospitality; welcome.

(a thing given or imposed) to receive.

To receive or adopt into spiritual relation, as in baptism; be godfather or godmother to.

To supply (a pump) with the water necessary for it to operate.

Example Sentences

"The vampire had long, sharp fangs."
"The snake bared its venomous fangs."
"The wolf bared its fangs to intimidate its prey."
"The dentist examined the patient's canine fang."
"The saber-toothed tiger had enormous fangs."
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Word Game Points

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

FANG has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FANG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fang is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FANG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FANG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fang is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FANG has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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