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fanging

/ˈfæŋɪŋ/

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verb

To strike or attack with the fangs.

Examples :

"The dog was fanging the chew toy with gusto, tearing off small pieces. "

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verb

To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.

Examples :

"The butcher was fanging the meat grinder by attaching the sharp, rotating blades. "

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verb

To catch, capture; seize; grip; clutch; lay hold of.

Examples :

"The cat was fanging at the string, trying to catch it between its paws. "

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verb

To take; receive with assent; accept.

Examples :

""My younger brother was fanging all the candy offered at the birthday party." "

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verb

(as a guest) To receive with hospitality; welcome.

Examples :

"The villagers were known for fanging strangers, offering them food and shelter. "

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(a thing given or imposed) To receive.

Examples :

"Because she worked hard all semester, she was fanging a good grade in her math class. "

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verb

To receive or adopt into spiritual relation, as in baptism; be godfather or godmother to.

Examples :

"After the tragic loss of the baby's parents, Aunt Clara and Uncle Joe lovingly stepped in to fang the child, promising to guide them spiritually. "

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verb

To supply (a pump) with the water necessary for it to operate.

Examples :

"Before starting the irrigation pump, he spent twenty minutes fanging it with water from the well to ensure it could prime properly. "

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