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tusk

/ˈtʌsk/

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noun

One of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar.

Examples :

"The walrus used its tusks to dig for clams on the beach. "

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noun

A small projection on a (tusk) tenon.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the small tusk on the tenon before drilling. "

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noun

A tusk shell.

Examples :

"The museum's exhibit showcased a beautiful tusk shell, intricately patterned and smooth to the touch. "

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noun

A projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets, called teeth.

Examples :

"The staircase had a wooden tusk, with each step offset slightly to create a unique design. "

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noun

Examples :

"The needle's sharp tusk pierced the fabric easily. "

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The share of a plough.

Examples :

"The farmer replaced the worn tusk of his plough to ensure he could properly turn the soil. "

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verb

To dig up using a tusk, as boars do.

Examples :

"The wild boar tusked the forest floor, searching for roots and grubs. "

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verb

To gore with the tusks.

Examples :

"The boar, enraged by the hunter's presence, tusked the tree in a display of aggression. "

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verb

To bare or gnash the teeth.

Examples :

"During the argument, he tusked at his brother, showing his anger. "

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noun

A fish, the torsk (Brosme brosme).

Examples :

"My grandfather, a retired fisherman, often said the best fish and chips are made with fresh tusk. "