canine tooth

noun

1. canine ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of canine tooth¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Imagine a walrus-like creature with dentition remarkably similar to modern walruses: A quartet of post-canine teeth, a large lower canine tooth and a short, fused vertical midline on their lower jaw.

From Salon

Sanjiv had the procedure in January, one month after almost an inch of his canine tooth — which tigers need for chewing — snapped off while he was eating.

From Seattle Times

Because this specific cat wasn't fully grown when it died, its distinctive saber-like canine tooth had not fallen into its permanent position.

From Science Daily

Its teeth were broken and the vet said it would take "a lot of force to break a canine tooth".

From BBC

To perform a root canal on an incisor or canine tooth, the government will pay a dental practice £59.94, but the practice will make a loss of £7.03.

From BBC