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n. - Any mammal with prominent long pointed teeth specialized for fighting or digging (especially an elephant or wild boar).

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Usage examples (39)
  • Professor Romanes gives an instance of a fine 'tusker' which, when badly wounded, was promptly surrounded by his companions.
  • In Ceylon, a "tusker" is a kind of spectre, to be talked of by a few who have had the good luck to see one.
  • "Oh," the tusker exclaimed with sudden understanding.
  • Then the tusker rose and moved swiftly after the herd.
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