1. the sharp, chisel-shaped front teeth used for cutting food
Usage: anatomy; plural of incisor

Examples

• The dentist examined my incisors for cavities.
• Rabbits have large incisors that grow continuously throughout their lives.
• She chipped one of her incisors when she fell off her bike.
• The child’s baby incisors fell out and were replaced by permanent ones.
• Beavers use their strong incisors to gnaw through tree bark.
• The orthodontist noticed that her incisors were slightly crooked.