tusk meaning and definition

TUSK noun

Definition of tusk (noun)

1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
   • synonyms: ivory
2. a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

TUSK verb

Definition of tusk (verb)

1. stab or pierce with a horn or tusk
   • "the rhino horned the explorer"
   • synonyms: horn
2. remove the tusks of animals
   • "tusk an elephant"
   • synonyms: detusk