Tusker: meaning, definitions and examples

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tusker

[ ˈtʌskər ]

Noun

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wildlife

A tusker is an elephant with large, long tusks.

Synonyms

elephant with long tusks, tusked elephant.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tusker	Typically used to refer to an elephant, especially a male, with long, prominent tusks. This term is often used in wildlife documentaries or discussions about elephant conservation. The tusker roamed the savannah, its impressive tusks gleaming in the sunlight The park is known for its large population of tuskers
elephant with long tusks	A more descriptive phrase that specifies the notable feature of the elephant. This phrase is often used in situations where detailed or clear description is needed to ensure understanding. We spotted an elephant with long tusks near the waterhole There's a beautiful painting of an elephant with long tusks in the gallery
tusked elephant	A general way to describe any elephant that has tusks, without emphasizing the length. It is often used in scientific or educational contexts. The tusked elephant is a key subject in many wildlife documentaries Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the tusked elephant

Word

Description / Examples

tusker

Typically used to refer to an elephant, especially a male, with long, prominent tusks. This term is often used in wildlife documentaries or discussions about elephant conservation.

The tusker roamed the savannah, its impressive tusks gleaming in the sunlight
The park is known for its large population of tuskers

elephant with long tusks

A more descriptive phrase that specifies the notable feature of the elephant. This phrase is often used in situations where detailed or clear description is needed to ensure understanding.

We spotted an elephant with long tusks near the waterhole
There's a beautiful painting of an elephant with long tusks in the gallery

tusked elephant

A general way to describe any elephant that has tusks, without emphasizing the length. It is often used in scientific or educational contexts.

The tusked elephant is a key subject in many wildlife documentaries
Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the tusked elephant

Examples of usage

The tusker wandered through the jungle with its magnificent tusks gleaming in the sunlight.
The tusker's tusks are highly prized by poachers for their ivory.

Translations

Translations of the word "tusker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elefante

🇮🇳 हाथी

🇩🇪 Elefant

🇮🇩 gajah

🇺🇦 слон

🇵🇱 słoń

🇯🇵 象 (ぞう)

🇫🇷 éléphant

🇪🇸 elefante

🇹🇷 fil

🇰🇷 코끼리

🇸🇦 فيل

🇨🇿 slon

🇸🇰 slon

🇨🇳 大象 (dàxiàng)

🇸🇮 slon

🇮🇸 fíll

🇰🇿 піл

🇬🇪 სპილო

🇦🇿 fil

🇲🇽 elefante

Etymology

The term 'tusker' originated from the word 'tusk', which refers to the elongated, protruding teeth that certain animals, such as elephants, have. The use of 'tusker' specifically to describe elephants with large tusks dates back to the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of these majestic creatures in wildlife conservation efforts.