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Definition of fangtooth

fangtooth

/ˈfæŋ.tuːθ/
fang · tooth
Plural:fangtooths
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fangtooth Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, predatory deep-sea fish belonging to the family Anoplogastridae, characterized by a robust head and disproportionately large, fang-like teeth that prevent it from fully closing its mouth.

Example

"During the deep-ocean expedition, marine biologists managed to capture footage of a fangtooth hunting in the pitch-black waters of the bathypelagic zone."

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• Nearby Words

fangirl
fangless
fanglike
fangtooth
fanlight
fanlike
fanmaker

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound word formed from 'fang' and 'tooth', referencing the fish's highly exaggerated, needle-like dentition.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fangtooth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fangtooth
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