nounπShareOne of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar."The elephant used its tusks to dig in the dirt for roots. "animalbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small projection on a (tusk) tenon."The carpenter carefully shaped the tusks on the tenon to ensure a tight fit in the mortise joint. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tusk shell."The marine biologist carefully sorted through the shells, separating the smooth, curved tusks from the other specimens. "animaloceannaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets, called teeth."The carpenter created strong tusks on the end of the wooden beam to help it fit securely into the wall's frame. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp point."The ice pick had sharp tusks that could easily pierce the wood. "animalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe share of a plough."The farmer adjusted the tusks of his plough to ensure they cut deep into the soil. "agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fish, the torsk (Brosme brosme)."The torsk, also known as the tusks, is a popular fish in Scandinavian cuisine. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading