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canine

UK/'keinain/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Of or relating to dogs; resembling a dog

犬的;似犬的

n.

A dog or dog-like animal; a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars

犬科动物;犬齿,尖牙

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
canstem
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=canine

Common Collocations

  • 1.canine tooth犬齿
  • 2.canine shelter犬类收容所
  • 3.canine care犬类护理

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Canine teeth are the sharp, pointed teeth in the front of your mouth.

  • 2.

    She works at a canine shelter caring for abandoned dogs.

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