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Tusk
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zanna
each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth
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The tusks of the narwhal, often mistaken for unicorn horns, have inspired myths and legends for centuries.
Le zanne del narvalo, spesso scambiate per corni di unicorno, hanno ispirato miti e leggende per secoli.
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the hard, smooth, ivory-colored dentine that forms the main substance of elephant and walrus tusks
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Poachers target tusks for their durable ivory.
to tusk
01
to remove the tusks from an animal, typically for management, trade, or poaching
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The procedure to tusk the animal was performed under anesthesia.
02
to stab, gore, or pierce with a tusk or horn
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During combat, elephants tusk opponents to assert dominance.
