tusk

n 1: a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of

the tusks of elephants and walruses [syn: {ivory}]

2: a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging;

especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

v 1: stab or pierce with a horn or tusk; of animals [syn: {horn}]

2: remove the tusks of animals [syn: {detusk}]