canine
/ˈkeɪnaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkā-ˌnīn British also ˈka-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ (ame, ipa)
canine — adjective
- caninepositive
- more caninecomparative
- most caninesuperlative
1. linked with dogs, or with similar animals such as wolves and foxes
linked with dogs, or with similar animals such as wolves and foxes
The rescue team brought a canine unit to the missing child search.
collocation: canine unit
Wei sketched the canine teeth of the wolf for biology class.
The shelter hired a trainer to study canine behavior around strangers.
Beatriz bought a book on canine health before adopting a puppy.
用法筆記
Usually used before a noun, especially in phrases such as canine unit, canine teeth, or canine behavior.
canine — noun
- caninesingular
- caninesplural
1. one of the sharp teeth beside your front teeth, used for biting
one of the sharp teeth beside your front teeth, used for biting
The dentist said one canine was pressing against Mira's gums.
dental context: one canine
After the fall, Otis chipped a canine on the edge of a step.
The model shows where each canine sits beside the front teeth.
Karim's lower canine grew in later than the other teeth.
用法筆記
This term is common in dental and biology contexts. In everyday speech, people often say canine tooth.
2. a dog, especially in formal, scientific, or official language
a dog, especially in formal, scientific, or official language
The poster warned that every canine in the park must wear a tag.
formal noun: canine = dog
The vet examined each canine before the shelter opened at noon.
Christopher watched a police canine follow the scent through snow.
At the science camp, Devika learned how a canine cools itself.
用法筆記
This sense sounds more technical than dog and often appears in science, veterinary, or official writing.