Tusk: meaning, definitions and examples
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tusk
[ tสsk ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น presa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Stoรzahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ gading
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะธะฒะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kieล
๐ฏ๐ต ็๏ผใใฐ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfense
๐ช๐ธ colmillo
๐น๐ท diล
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ kel
๐ธ๐ฐ kel
๐จ๐ณ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ okel
๐ฎ๐ธ tusk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 27475 spiking
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- 27478 contraption
- 27479 pinpointed
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