Tusk
01
ناب, أنياب
each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth
أمثلة
The tusks of the narwhal, often mistaken for unicorn horns, have inspired myths and legends for centuries.
أنياب حوت النروال، التي غالبًا ما يتم الخلط بينها وبين قرون وحيد القرن، ألهمت الأساطير والخرافات لقرون.
02
the hard, smooth, ivory-colored dentine that forms the main substance of elephant and walrus tusks
أمثلة
Poachers target tusks for their durable ivory.
to tusk
01
to remove the tusks from an animal, typically for management, trade, or poaching
أمثلة
The procedure to tusk the animal was performed under anesthesia.
02
to stab, gore, or pierce with a tusk or horn
أمثلة
During combat, elephants tusk opponents to assert dominance.
