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tusk
(t/@/sk )

noun (n)

  • a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    ivory
    source: wordnet30
  • a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog(noun.animal)
    source: wordnet30
  • Same as Torsk.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • One of the elongated incisor or canine teeth of the wild boar, elephant, etc.; hence, any long, protruding tooth.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • stab or pierce with a horn or tusk(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    horn
    source: wordnet30
  • remove the tusks of animals(verb.change)
    Example:
    Tusk an elephant.
    Synonym:
    detusk
    source: wordnet30
  • To bare or gnash the teeth.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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