"Tusks" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tusks" Meaning

Piggy shaped or pointed parts extending from the mouth of an elephant, used as weapons and for defense.

"Tusks" Examples

Usage Examples

1. Wildlife Conservation

- Example Sentence: "The endangered African elephant protects its tusks and itself using its curved tusk to defend against predators."
- Part of Speech: noun
- Meaning: Long, pointed front teeth of an elephant or walrus.

2. Odious Behavior

- Example Sentence: "He was known for his dark, prejudiced behavior, and some called him a rogue with a sharp tusk holding onto his judgments."
- Part of Speech: figurative noun
- Meaning: A person or characteristic having this quality.

3. Historic Significance

- Example Sentence: "The puzzling tusks found near the ancient ruins were seen as proof of a highly advanced civilization."
- Part of Speech: noun
- Meaning: A part, especially a part projecting from the surface.

4. Animal Captivity

- Example Sentence: "The boy pointed at the captive walrus in the zoo, where it displayed its long tusk."
- Part of Speech: noun
- Meaning: Long, pointed front teeth of an elephant or walrus.

5. Medical Procedure

- Example Sentence: "Dental implants meant to replace the missing tusk in some cases can improve the security of the lower teeth by supporting the teeth array."
- Part of Speech: noun
- Meaning: Long, pointed front teeth of an elephant or walrus.