Meaning of the word tusk in English

What does tusk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tusk

US /tʌsk/

UK /tʌsk/

a long, pointed tooth, usually one of a pair, projecting outside the mouth of an animal such as an elephant, walrus, or wild boar

Example:

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The elephant's magnificent tusks were a sight to behold.

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Walruses use their long tusks to pull themselves onto ice.

Synonym:

fang ivory horn

to gore or wound with a tusk

Example:

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The wild boar might tusk anyone who approaches its young.

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The enraged elephant began to tusk the fallen tree.