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tusks

|tusks|

/tʌsks/

(tusk)

long pointed tooth

Base Form	Plural
tusk	tusks

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tusk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tūsc,' where 'tūsc' meant 'tooth.'

Historical Evolution

'tūsc' changed from Old English word 'tūsc' and eventually became the modern English word 'tusk'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'tooth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'long, pointed tooth.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

long, pointed teeth that protrude from the mouth of certain animals, such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.

The elephant used its tusks to dig for water.

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Last updated: 2025/01/30 15:14