Tusk
noun
1.
(in certain animals) a tooth developed to great length, usually one of a pair, as in the elephant, walrus, and wild boar, but singly in the narwhal.
2.
a long, pointed, or protruding tooth.
3.
a projection resembling the tusk of an animal.
4.
Also called gain. Carpentry. a diagonally cut shoulder at the end of a timber for strengthening a tenon.
verb (used with object)
5.
to dig up or tear off with the tusks.
6.
to gore with a tusk.
verb (used without object)
7.
to dig up or thrust at the ground with the tusks.
noun
1.
a pointed elongated usually paired tooth in the elephant, walrus, and certain other mammals that is often used for fighting
2.
the canine tooth of certain animals, esp horses
3.
a sharp pointed projection
4.
(building trades) Also called tusk tenon. a tenon shaped with an additional oblique shoulder to make a stronger joint
verb
5.
to stab, tear, or gore with the tusks
tusk
(tŭsk)
A long, pointed tooth, usually one of a pair, projecting from the mouth of certain animals, such as elephants, walruses, and wild pigs. Tusks are used for procuring food and as weapons.
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