First Known Use: before 12th century
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1tusk
noun \ˈtəsk\
: a very long, large tooth that sticks out of the mouth of an animal (such as an elephant, walrus, or boar)
Full Definition of TUSK
1
: an elongated greatly enlarged tooth (as of an elephant or walrus) that projects when the mouth is closed and serves especially for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth
2
: one of the small projections on a tusk tenon
— tusked \ˈtəskt\ adjective
— tusk·like \ˈtəsk-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of TUSK
Middle English, alteration of tux, from Old English tūx; akin to Old English tūsc tush
2tusk
transitive verb
Definition of TUSK
: to dig up with a tusk; also : to gash with a tusk
First Known Use of TUSK
1629
TUSK Defined for Kids
tusk
noun \ˈtəsk\
Definition of TUSK for Kids
: a very long large tooth (as of an elephant or walrus) that sticks out when the mouth is closed and is used especially in digging and fighting
Medical Dictionary
tusk
noun \ˈtəsk\
Medical Definition of TUSK
: an elongated greatly enlarged tooth that projects when the mouth is closed and serves for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth
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