1. the four pointed teeth in mammals, located between the incisors and premolars
Usage: anatomy
2. dogs or members of the dog family
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The vampire’s fake canines looked very realistic.
• Dentists often check the alignment of your canines during routine exams.
• Police canines are trained to detect drugs and explosives.
• Wild canines like wolves hunt in packs.
• The child’s canines came in when she was about two years old.
• The zoo’s canine exhibit featured several species of wild dogs.