canine
word
Definition
Related to dogs; used to describe things that have to do with dogs, or, in anatomy, the pointed teeth between the incisors and premolars.
Usage & Nuances
'Canine' is formal and scientific; most often seen in medical, veterinary, or academic contexts. As a noun, it can mean a dog or a canine tooth. Don't use it like 'dog' in casual speech—say 'dog' instead.
Spanish: caninoPortuguese (BR): caninoPortuguese (PT): caninoChinese (Simplified): 犬类的 - 犬齿Chinese (Traditional): 犬類的 - 犬齒Hindi: कैनाइन - कुत्ते से संबंधितArabic: كلبيّBengali: কুকুর-সংক্রান্ত - ক্যানাইন দাঁতRussian: собачий - клыкJapanese: イヌ科の - 犬歯Vietnamese: thuộc giống chó - răng nanh (răng chó)Korean: 개과의 - 송곳니Turkish: köpeğe ait - köpek dişiUrdu: کتبی (کتے سے متعلق) - کینائن دانتIndonesian: anjing (berkaitan dengan anjing) - gigi taring
Example Sentences
A wolf is a wild canine.
basic
My dog has a broken canine tooth.
basic
Veterinarians study many canine diseases.
basic
The park has a special area just for canine friends to play.
natural
Her smile showed off her sharp canine teeth.
natural
Despite his tough look, Max is the gentlest canine you’ll ever meet.
natural