Dictionary Check: tusk

"tusk" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

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noun

a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

verb

stab or pierce with a horn or tusk

Example: "the rhino horned the explorer"
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verb

remove the tusks of animals

Example: "tusk an elephant"
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