# fang

/ˈfæŋ/ (US) · /fˈæŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fang
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a long, sharp tooth that animals like snakes, dogs, or spiders use to bite and hold their prey.

For teachers: a long, pointed tooth, especially one of the canine teeth of a carnivorous mammal or the venom-injecting tooth of a snake.

## Examples

- The snake sank its fangs into the small rodent.
- The vampire costume came with a set of plastic fangs that were quite uncomfortable to wear.
- The predator bared its fangs in a silent warning, signaling to the rest of the pack that the territory was already claimed.

## Usage notes

- Usually used in the plural when referring to the set of teeth in a predator's mouth.

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