Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tusk
Noun
/tʌsk/
Definition
A long, protruding tooth, typically found in animals such as elephants and walruses, which can serve various functions including defense, digging, and foraging.
Examples
- Elephants use their tusks to help dig for water and strip bark from trees.
- The walrus’s impressive tusks can grow to several feet long.
- Some hunters seek tusks as trophies, which raises ethical concerns regarding wildlife conservation.
Meaning
Tusks are elongated teeth that can be quite noticeable and are often used for various purposes by the animals that possess them.
Synonyms
- Tooth
- Ivory (specifically when referring to elephant tusks)
