fangs

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I putter and fume but behind a fake name, fear not gentle reader, my fangs are my own,

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  1. noun Any of the hollow or grooved teeth of a venomous snake with which it injects its poison.
  2. noun Any of the canine teeth of a carnivorous animal, such as a dog or wolf, with which it seizes and tears its prey.
  3. noun A long, sharp, pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth.

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  • If you think your fangs are sharp, just wait for the criticism Pattinson lovers are about to send your way ... —  The Hollywood Gossip
  • I putter and fume but behind a fake name, fear not gentle reader, my fangs are my own, —  Fatmammycat.com
  • The best way to remove the Blood from your fangs is to lick them dry! —  World of SL
  • It gave me one week blood - shot eyes that I only need two protruding fangs, a black dress and a white face powder and I can audition for a role for the legions of Buffy. —  Now What, Cat?
  • But he doesn†™ t have fangs, and he doesn†™ t drink human blood; Edward and his family are unique among vampires in their lifestyle choice. —  The Bosh
 

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