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tusk

/t/@/sk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

    noun.substance

    Synonyms ivory

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

    noun.animal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Same as <u>Torsk</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  4. One of the elongated incisor or canine teeth of the wild boar, elephant, etc.; hence, any long, protruding tooth.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. stab or pierce with a horn or tusk

    verb.contact

    Synonyms horn

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. remove the tusks of animals

    verb.change

    Examples
    Tusk an elephant.
    Synonyms detusk

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To bare or gnash the teeth.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

tuscaroratuscarorastuschetuscortushtusherytusk shelltuskedtuskegeetuskertuskshelltusky

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