noun A large extinct cat with long curved canine teeth, also known as a sabre-toothed tiger
Within evolutionary biology, 'sabretooth' is used to describe a specific adaptation seen in some carnivorous mammals for efficient prey capture and consumption.
In the field of zoology, 'sabretooth' can refer to any animal with elongated, sharp canine teeth used for hunting and killing prey.
The term 'sabretooth' is often used in popular culture to refer to fictional creatures or characters with similar characteristics to the sabre-toothed cat, such as in movies, books, and video games.
The term 'sabretooth' is commonly used in paleontology to refer to extinct mammals such as the sabre-toothed cat (Smilodon), known for their long, curved canine teeth used for hunting.
In the study of natural history, 'sabretooth' is a term used to describe a specific type of tooth morphology seen in certain extinct and extant predators.
In literature, the term 'sabretooth' may be used to describe a fierce or aggressive character in a story.
A psychologist may use the term 'sabretooth' metaphorically to describe a person's aggressive or predatory behavior in a therapeutic setting.
In the field of zoology, 'sabretooth' is used to refer to a specific type of prehistoric carnivorous mammal with long, curved canine teeth.
Paleontologists may use the term 'sabretooth' to describe a specific species of extinct carnivorous mammals known for their elongated canine teeth.