Synonyms of tusk

Noun


1. ivory, tusk, dentine, dentin

usage: a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

2. tusk, tooth

usage: a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

Verb


1. horn, tusk, pierce, thrust

usage: stab or pierce with a horn or tusk; "the rhino horned the explorer"

2. tusk, detusk, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove the tusks of animals; "tusk an elephant"

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Definition and meaning of tusk (Dictionary)