carnassial tooth

/kɑrˌnæsiəl tuθ/
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Definitions of carnassial tooth
  1. noun
    the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh
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    type of:
    tooth
    hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
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