tusk (n.)

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

    [ Syn: ivory ]

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

    tusk (v.)

  1. stab or pierce with a horn or tusk; the rhino horned the explorer

    [ Syn: horn ]

  2. remove the tusks of animals; tusk an elephant

    [ Syn: detusk ]

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