Phrase guide

dragon's teeth

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Square-pyramidal fortifications of reinforced concrete to impede the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning 2

A series of triangular road surface markings painted on each side of a traffic lane, used for traffic calming or to alert drivers to a speed limit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, UK, plural, plural-normally

Topics: road, transport

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Meaning 3

Lotus maritimus, a plant in the legume family.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

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Meaning 4

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dragon, tooth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Drachenzähne — fortifications to impede the movement of tanks
  • Polish: zęby smoka — fortifications to impede the movement of tanks
  • Spanish: dientes de dragón — fortifications to impede the movement of tanks