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Tusk

Verb / tʌsk / Another word for tusk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, pointed tooth, especially one from an elephant, walrus, or boar

Synonyms & similar words

detusk ivory horn tooth fang tush ivory horn chopper incisor canine cuspid grinder molar premolar tusked defenses weapons protections defenses armor shells

Example sentences

  1. The walrus uses its tusks to break through ice.
  2. The hunter collected the elephant's tusks after killing it for ivory.
  3. The boar's tusks were sharp and dangerous.
  4. The museum had a display of various animal tusks.
  5. The dentist pulled out the patient's tusk because it was causing pain.

Quotes

  • The elephant is never won by anger; nor must that man who would rule others be angry himself. If you would guide the elephant, you must be gentle. - Gautama Buddha
  • You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair. - Chinese proverb
  • The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them. - Stanley Coren

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