incisor

UK
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zɚ/
incisornoun
incisors
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zɚ/
Translations
The dentist examined the patient's incisor for any signs of decay.
Стоматолог осмотрел резец пациента на наличие признаков кариеса.
Additional translations
передний зуб
резцовый зуб
Definitions
A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting.
The rabbit used its incisors to gnaw through the carrot.
Synonyms
front tooth
cutting tooth
chisel tooth
incisoradjective
UK
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zɚ/
Used attributively to qualify another noun, meaning ‘relating to an incisor or incisors’.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of an incisor or incisors.
Incisor wear is frequently observed in rodents.