tusk
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Noun — A long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.
How to use tusk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English tux/tusc, going back to a Proto-Germanic word meaning "canine tooth", related to "tooth" itself.
Full origin of tusk →Frequently asked questions
What does “tusk” mean?
The word “tusk” means a long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars. In plain terms, one of the long pointed teeth some animals, like elephants and walruses, have outside their mouths.
How do you pronounce “tusk”?
“Tusk” is pronounced TUHSK (/ˈtʌsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tusk” in a sentence?
Here is “tusk” used in a sentence: “The elephant's tusks were carved with delicate patterns.”
What part of speech is “tusk”?
“Tusk” is a noun.
Where does the word “tusk” come from?
The word “tusk” comes from Old English. From Old English tux/tusc, going back to a Proto-Germanic word meaning "canine tooth", related to "tooth" itself.