Synonyms of fang
72 similar words
Another word for fang is root. Other synonyms of fang are fangtooth, mandible, tooth, particularly in humans and clasp.
Synonyms and similar words for fang
nounA long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.
- fangtoothSynonym of fang, large canine tooth.
nounSynonym of mandible, the long mouthpart of insects and other invertebrates.
nounSynonym of tooth, particularly in humans.
- tooth
- particularly in humans
verbTo catch, capture; seize.
- clasp
- grasp
- grip
- clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
- lay hold of
- begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
- begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
- clench
- clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
- clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
- fondleTo grasp.
- glaum dialectal
- grab
- grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
- hang on
- hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
- hold tight
- holdTo grasp or grip.
- nab
- seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
- takeTo seize or capture.
- beclasp datedTo clasp.
- belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
- nim obsolete
verbTo take; receive with assent; accept.
- land
- lay hands on
- score
- acquire
- accept
- attain
- come by
- cop
- enlist
- gain
- garner
- getTo receive.
- get hold of
- get one's hands on
- obtain
- procure
- receive
- secure
- snag slang
- win
- appropriate
- bag
- annex informal
- catch
- expropriate
- help oneself
- hook
- impropriate
- make free with
- sack
nounThat which is seized or carried off; booty; spoils; stolen goods.
nounSynonym of trap or noose.
- trap or noose
nounSynonym of root, the part of a tooth embedded in the gums.
- rootThe part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and...
nounSynonym of claw or talon.
- claw or talon
nounSynonym of spike or prong, any sharp projection.
- spike or prong
- any sharp projection
nounSynonym of tang, the projection of a piece of metal intended to be driven into a shaft for holding.
- tangA projecting part of an object by means of which it is secured to a handle, or to some other part.
nounSynonym of vang, a line extended from the end of a gaff to control its position.
- vangA line extended down from the end of a gaff to regulate its position.
nounCatches on which a coalmining cage rests while cars are being moved on and off.
- cage-shuts
Meaning of fang
- noun A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.
- noun Synonym of mandible, the long mouthpart of insects and other invertebrates.
- noun A long, pointed tooth in snakes, used for injecting venom.
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