Sabretooth

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪbrtuːθ/

Definitions of sabretooth

noun A large extinct cat with long curved canine teeth, also known as a sabre-toothed tiger

Example Sentences

A1 The sabretooth was a powerful predator in prehistoric times.

A2 Scientists believe that the sabretooth had long, sharp teeth for hunting.

B1 Fossils of the sabretooth have been found in various parts of the world.

B2 The sabretooth tiger was known for its large size and fearsome appearance.

C1 Paleontologists study the evolution of the sabretooth and its role in ancient ecosystems.

C2 The sabretooth cat is a popular subject in prehistoric art and literature.

Examples of sabretooth in a Sentence

formal The sabretooth tiger was a fearsome predator that roamed the Earth during the Ice Age.

informal I watched a documentary about sabretooth cats last night, they were huge!

slang Dude, did you see the size of that sabretooth? It's massive!

figurative Her wit was as sharp as a sabretooth's fangs, cutting through any argument with ease.

Grammatical Forms of sabretooth

• plural: sabretooths
• comparative: more sabretooth
• superlative: most sabretooth
• present tense: sabretooth
• future tense: will sabretooth
• perfect tense: has sabretoothed
• continuous tense: is sabretoothing
• singular: sabretooth
• positive degree: sabretooth
• infinitive: to sabretooth
• gerund: sabretoothing
• participle: sabretoothed

Origin and Evolution of sabretooth

First Known Use: 1849 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sabretooth' originated from the combination of 'sabre' referring to a type of sword with a curved blade and 'tooth' referring to the sharp, pointed structure found in the mouth of animals.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the large, curved canine teeth of prehistoric mammals such as the sabre-toothed tiger, the term 'sabretooth' has evolved to also refer to any animal with long, sharp, curved teeth.