Dens

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  • n. Plural form of den.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In anatomy and dentistry, a tooth.
  • n. In anatomy and zoology, a tooth-like or dentate part or organ. See tooth.
  • n. The incus or anvil, one of the little bones of the ear, so called from its shape in man.
  • n. In entomology, the terminal point of a mandible.
  • Word Usage
    "But it would be criminal for the State, at its expense, i. e., at the expense of the entire population, to maintain dens for the smoking of opium and to hire special persons to minister to the needs of the frequenters of these places."
    Verb Form
    denned    denning    dens   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    room    hiding place    habitation    unit    social unit   
    Cross Reference
    to den up   
    Variant
    denning    denned   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Adrienne    Amen    Ben    Cayenne    Chen    Cheyenne    Gen    Glen    Glenn    Gwen   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    cave    apartment    dungeon    pit    lair    bedroom    hut    hall    haunt    nest