tusk

¹tusk

noun \ˈtəsk\

Definition of TUSK

1

: an elongated greatly enlarged tooth (as of an elephant or walrus) that projects when the mouth is closed and serves especially for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth

2

: one of the small projections on a tusk tenon

— tusked \ˈtəskt\ adjective

— tusk·like \ˈtəsk-ˌlīk\ adjective

Origin of TUSK

Middle English, alteration of tux, from Old English tūx; akin to Old English tūsc tush

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with TUSK

brusque, busk, cusk, dusk, husk, musk, rusk

²tusk

transitive verb

Definition of TUSK

: to dig up with a tusk; also : to gash with a tusk

First Known Use of TUSK

1629

tusk

noun \ˈtəsk\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TUSK

: an elongated greatly enlarged tooth that projects when the mouth is closed and serves for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth