noun Download 🔗Share 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 elephant used its tusks to dig in the dirt for roots. " animal body anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small projection on a (tusk) tenon. Examples : "The carpenter carefully shaped the tusks on the tenon to ensure a tight fit in the mortise joint. " architecture part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tusk shell. Examples : "The marine biologist carefully sorted through the shells, separating the smooth, curved tusks from the other specimens. " animal ocean nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 carpenter created strong tusks on the end of the wooden beam to help it fit securely into the wall's frame. " part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sharp point. Examples : "The ice pick had sharp tusks that could easily pierce the wood. " animal body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The share of a plough. Examples : "The farmer adjusted the tusks of his plough to ensure they cut deep into the soil. " agriculture utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fish, the torsk (Brosme brosme). Examples : "The torsk, also known as the tusks, is a popular fish in Scandinavian cuisine. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
