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tusk

tusk [ tusk ]


noun  (plural tusks)
Definition:
 
1. enlarged tooth: an enlarged pointed front tooth that projects from the mouth in animals such as the elephant, walrus, and wild boar and is often used for fighting

2. tenon joint: in joinery, a form of tenon that has a short projecting part to make it stronger



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle tusked, present participle tusk·ing, 3rd person present singular tusks)
Definition:
 
jab tusk into somebody or something: to use a tusk or tusks to attack, dig at, or stab somebody or something

[ Old English tūsc, tux< Indo-European, "tooth"]

tusked adjective
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