Definitions for canine
ˈkeɪ naɪnca·nine

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. canine, canine tooth, eyetooth, eye tooth, dogtooth, cuspidnoun

   one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

2. canine, canidadjective

   any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles

3. canine, laniaryadjective

   of or relating to a pointed conical tooth

4. canineadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. caninenoun

   A dog or wolf, as distinct from a fox, which is a vulpine.

   Etymology: From caninus

2. caninenoun

   In heterodont mammals, the pointy tooth between the incisors and the premolars; a cuspid.

   Etymology: From caninus

3. caninenoun

   A king and a nine as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity

   Etymology: From caninus

4. canineadjective

   Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.

   Etymology: From caninus

5. canineadjective

   Dog-like.

   Etymology: From caninus

6. canineadjective

   Of or pertaining to mammalian teeth which are cuspids or fangs.

   Etymology: From caninus

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Canineadjective

   of or pertaining to the family Canidae, or dogs and wolves; having the nature or qualities of a dog; like that or those of a dog

   Etymology: [L. caninus, fr. canis dog: cf. F. canin. See Hound.]

2. Canineadjective

   of or pertaining to the pointed tooth on each side the incisors

   Etymology: [L. caninus, fr. canis dog: cf. F. canin. See Hound.]

3. Caninenoun

   a canine tooth

   Etymology: [L. caninus, fr. canis dog: cf. F. canin. See Hound.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Canine

   ka-nīn′, adj. like or pertaining to the dog.—Canine appetite, an inordinate appetite; Canine letter = R; Canine teeth, the four sharp-pointed tearing teeth in most mammals, one on each side of the upper and lower jaw, between the incisors or cutting teeth and the molars or grinders. [L. caninus, canis, a dog.]

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How to pronounce canine?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say canine in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of canine in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of canine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of canine in a Sentence

1. Robert Crabtree:

   We now have a novel, large canine to take over that new role, the right size is going to be selected for us by biological evolution itself.

2. Ryan Phillippe:

   He loves to cuddle and meet new friends (human canine) and has quickly adjusted to life in his new home environment, benji also enjoys squeaky toys, outdoor adventures, and anything he is allowed (or not allowed) to eat. He is the happiest, smartest boy, and I’m so grateful to be his person.

3. Jennifer Williams:

   It was his selflessness that inspired me to raise a dog for Canine Companions, and that’s when I started raising Ollie.

4. Daniel Blake:

   To expand the brand this year, we needed a true expert in the space on our team, we’re excited to give one qualified canine a real, paying job and to tap into their insider knowledge of our target consumer to expand Busch Dog Brew in 2021!

5. Thomas Gilliland:

   Originally a male was thought to have trespassed onto the property, canine units from HCSO were utilized but no positive contact was made on any male. No contact was made with anyone and no substantiated claims were ever found.

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