hippo’s tooth
n.— «At the same time, the cement bollards, affectionately known as “hippo teeth,” will be replaced by historically correct guardrails made of cedar and steel.» —“Mountain rehab is tough trek” by Jessica Willis Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) July 28, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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