incisor

UK
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zɚ/

Translations

incisornoun
incisors
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zɚ/
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
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

incisornoun
A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting.
The rabbit used its incisors to gnaw through the carrot.
incisoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of an incisor or incisors.
Incisor wear is frequently observed in rodents.