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tusk

 

[ tสŒsk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

A long, pointed tooth, usually one of a pair that stick out of the mouth of an animal such as an elephant

Examples of usage

  • Elephants use their tusks for digging, lifting objects, and defense.
  • Tusks are made of ivory, which is a valuable material.
  • The tusks of a walrus can grow up to three feet long.
Context #2 | Noun

historical artifact

A long, pointed tooth, usually from a mammoth or other large prehistoric animal, often used in the past as a tool or decoration

Examples of usage

  • The discovery of a tusk from a woolly mammoth provided valuable information about the past.
  • Some ancient societies used tusks as symbols of power and status.

Translations

Translations of the word "tusk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช StoรŸzahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gading

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธะฒะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰™๏ผˆใใฐ๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfense

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tusk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmillo

Etymology

The word 'tusk' originated from the Old Norse word 'tวซsk', which means 'tooth'. Tusks have been important in various cultures throughout history, often symbolizing strength, power, and wisdom. They have been used for practical purposes such as tools and weapons, as well as for ornamental and ceremonial purposes. The trade of ivory tusks has unfortunately led to the endangerment of certain animal species, such as elephants and walruses.

See also: tusker.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,476, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.