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Meaning of fang

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fang

Pronunciation:/fæŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh

  2. (in snakes) a long pointed tooth for injecting venom

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike or attack with the fangs.

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

fang

Pronunciation:/fæŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

  2. To take; receive with assent; accept.

  3. (as a guest) To receive with hospitality; welcome.

  4. (a thing given or imposed) To receive.

fang

Pronunciation:/fæŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A grasping; capture; the act or power of seizing; hold.

  2. That which is seized or carried off; booty; spoils; stolen goods.

  3. Any projection, catch, shoot, or other thing by which hold is taken; a prehensile part or organ.

  4. A channel cut in the rock, or a pipe of wood, used for conveying air.

verb

Definitions

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