1. a pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth
Usage: dental/anatomical

Examples

• The dentist examined my cuspids during the routine checkup.
• Cuspids are designed for tearing food.
• The vampire’s sharp cuspids gleamed in the moonlight.
• Children typically lose their baby cuspids around age 9-12.
• The orthodontist noted that her cuspids were slightly misaligned.
• Cuspids are located between the incisors and premolars.