What is the meaning of tusk?

noun

  • A hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses.
  • A long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog.

verb

  • Stab or pierce with a horn or tusk.
    • usage: "the rhino horned the explorer"
  • Remove the tusks of animals.
    • usage: "tusk an elephant"
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