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Tusk
01
presa, defesa
each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth
Exemplos
The tusks of the narwhal, often mistaken for unicorn horns, have inspired myths and legends for centuries.
As presas do narval, frequentemente confundidas com chifres de unicórnio, inspiraram mitos e lendas durante séculos.
02
the hard, smooth, ivory-colored dentine that forms the main substance of elephant and walrus tusks
Exemplos
Poachers target tusks for their durable ivory.
to tusk
01
to remove the tusks from an animal, typically for management, trade, or poaching
Exemplos
The procedure to tusk the animal was performed under anesthesia.
02
to stab, gore, or pierce with a tusk or horn
Exemplos
During combat, elephants tusk opponents to assert dominance.
