Meaning & Definition of Tusk in English
English⟶
Tusk
/təsk/
noun
1. A hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
synonym:
- ivory,
- tusk
2. A long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging
- Especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
synonym:
- tusk
verb
1. Stab or pierce with a horn or tusk
- "The rhino horned the explorer"
synonym:
- horn,
- tusk
2. Remove the tusks of animals
- "Tusk an elephant"
synonym:
- tusk,
- detusk