cuspid
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- noun
- /ˈkʌspɪd/
- Specialized
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canino
- When the orthodontist explained the differences, she said, 'The cuspid teeth, also called canines, are essential for proper alignment.'
Examples
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Des Moines, we've got a cuspid at 23 Maple.
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I've never seen anything like these cuspids.
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By cuspids!
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In the maxilla, between the cuspids, the incisors deviate inwards as if lacking arch support.
Academic text (1996) -
In a healthy adult mouth, there are usually four cuspids, which play an important role in tearing food.
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During the dental examination, the dentist pointed out that the cuspid tooth is located next to the incisors.
Synonyms
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6.6
A small pointed part on a machine or tool that fits with others
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A pointed tooth between the front and back teeth used for tearing food
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A pointed tooth next to the front teeth that tears food
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A pointed tooth next to the front teeth used for tearing food
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A pointed tooth next to the front teeth in each jaw
A long pointed tooth on each side of the mouth used for tearing food
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word cuspid comes from the Latin root cuspis, which means 'point' or 'spear'. So a cuspid is named for its sharp, spear-like point that helps tear food.