flint-fanged animal
nounUK /flɪnt fæŋd ˈænɪməl/
US /flɪnt fæŋd ˈænɪməl/
A flint-fanged animal is a pretend creature with very hard, sharp teeth like stones.
The storybook hero bravely faced a flint-fanged animal in the dark cave.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scary imaginary beast used in fantasy games and tales.
The game master described a flint-fanged animal guarding the treasure.
3. A metaphor for someone with a harsh, unyielding manner.
Her flint-fanged animal of a boss never listened to excuses.
4. A creature in folklore said to have teeth as hard as flint.
Legend says the flint-fanged animal roams the hills at night.