Tusking: meaning, definitions and examples
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tusking
[ หtสskษชล ]
animal behavior
Tusking refers to the act of using tusks, typically by certain animals like elephants or wild boars. This behavior is often associated with foraging, protection, or aggression. It involves digging, shifting, or breaking things apart using tusks. Tusking can play a significant role in an animal's interaction with its environment, influencing their feeding habits and social behaviors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The elephant was tusking to uncover roots for food.
- During the mating season, male boars engage in tusking to establish dominance.
- Tusking behavior can often lead to territorial disputes among male elephants.
Translations
Translations of the word "tusking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tusking
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Tusking
๐ฎ๐ฉ tusking
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ tusking
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟในใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท tusking
๐ช๐ธ tusking
๐น๐ท tusking
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์คํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุณูููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ tusking
๐ธ๐ฐ tusking
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๆฏ้
๐ธ๐ฎ tusking
๐ฎ๐ธ tusking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะบะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tusking
๐ฒ๐ฝ tusking
Etymology
The term 'tusk' originates from the Middle English word 'tusk,' meaning a long, pointed tooth. It is derived from the Old French 'tuske,' which comes from the Vulgar Latin 'tusca,' a derivative related to the Latin word 'dentes,' meaning teeth. The concept of tusking has been used primarily in the context of animal behavior, particularly for those species characterized by prominent tusks, like elephants and wild boars. Over time, it has taken on a broader meaning encompassing various actions that involve the use of these elongated teeth for digging or fighting. The study of tusking behavior has implications in understanding ecological dynamics, species interactions, and the impact on habitats.