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caninoid

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the appearance or characteristics of a canine (canid).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having the appearance or characteristics of a canine tooth.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A being having the appearance or characteristics of a canine (canid).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2018 Vyacheslav Kharchienko et al, eds, Dependable IoT for Human and Industry: Modeling, Architecting, Implementation, River Publishers, 2018, page 38. "A local company (Boston Dynamics) has produced a family of robots who have become media stars: ...; SpotMini a "caninoid" can open doors, descend stairs backwards, and run autonomously in mixed human robot packs."

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A tooth having the appearance or characteristics of a canine tooth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From canine + -oid.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: caninoïde — Translations
  • French: caninoïde — Translations