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tusk in French

tusk in French is défense, dague — tusk means a long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.

tusk in French

défense
noun
A sharp point.
dague
noun
A sharp point.

What does "tusk" mean?

  1. noun A long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.
    "The elephant's tusks were carved with delicate patterns."
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tusk in a sentence

  • The elephant's tusks were carved with delicate patterns.
  • A walrus uses its tusks to haul itself onto ice.

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What is "tusk" in French?

"tusk" in French is défense, dague. tusk means: A long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.

How do you use "tusk" in a sentence?

Example: "The elephant's tusks were carved with delicate patterns." In French, "tusk" is défense, dague.

Are there other ways to say "tusk" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tusk": défense, dague.

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