venomous fangs
Snake's toxic bite
Venomous fangs are the specialized teeth through which venomous animals—typically snakes—inject toxins into prey or threats.
The phrase appears frequently in nature documentaries and adventure fiction: The cobra bared its venomous fangs.
Figuratively, venomous fangs suggest hidden danger or malicious capability: critics with venomous fangs.
- caninesDog family members
- cytotoxinsAgents lethal to cells
- neurotoxinsPoisons targeting nervous systems
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- hemotoxinsSubstances toxic to blood
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