dogtooth

/ˈdɔɡˌtuθ/
noun
  1. A pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth of a dog or other animal.
    • The fossil showed a single large dogtooth from an ancient predator.
    • The wolf bared its sharp dogtooth as it growled.
    • The dog's broken dogtooth needed to be treated by a vet.
  2. A type of decorative pattern consisting of repeated pointed shapes, often used in textiles or architecture.
    • The old cathedral featured a dogtooth molding along the arches.
    • He chose a dogtooth tie to add a bit of texture to his outfit.
    • Her jacket had a classic black-and-white dogtooth pattern.
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