Cari
Tusk
01
gading, taring
each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth
Contoh-contoh
The elephant displayed its majestic tusks, gleaming in the sunlight as it roamed the savanna.
Gajah itu memamerkan gadingnya yang megah, bersinar di bawah sinar matahari saat ia menjelajahi sabana.
The poacher crept through the underbrush, his eyes fixed greedily on the elephant 's prized tusks.
Pemburu liar itu merayap melalui semak-semak, matanya terpaku dengan serakah pada gading gajah yang berharga.
02
the hard, smooth, ivory-colored dentine that forms the main substance of elephant and walrus tusks
Contoh-contoh
Ivory is harvested from elephant tusks.
The walrus 's tusk consists mostly of dentine.
to tusk
01
to remove the tusks from an animal, typically for management, trade, or poaching
Contoh-contoh
Wildlife authorities tusked the elephants to prevent poaching.
Farmers tusk boars to reduce danger to other animals.
02
to stab, gore, or pierce with a tusk or horn
Contoh-contoh
The bull tusked its rival during the fight.
The walrus tusked the ice floe as it tried to climb out of the water.
