noun
- the pointed teeth located between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food; canine teeth
Usage: dental/medical
Examples
- The dentist examined my cuspids during the routine checkup.
- Cuspids are the sharpest teeth in the human mouth.
- Children typically lose their baby cuspids around age 9 to 12.
- The orthodontist noted that her cuspids were slightly misaligned.
- Cuspids help tear food into smaller pieces before chewing.
- The vampire’s fake cuspids looked remarkably realistic.