noun Download 🔗Share Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae. Examples : "Many dogs, wolves, and foxes belong to the same family of animals, which scientists call canines. " animal biology organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like. Examples : "The zookeeper explained that while foxes are also related to dogs, the enclosure housed canines like wolves and coyotes. " animal biology organism nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In heterodont mammals, the pointy tooth between the incisors and the premolars; a cuspid. Examples : "The dog's canines were long and sharp, perfect for tearing meat. " anatomy animal body physiology biology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A king and a nine as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity. Examples : ""He was excited to get canines in Texas hold 'em, hoping to win a big pot." " game sport entertainment language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading