tusked

• Qualifie un animal qui possède des défenses, comme un éléphant ou un morse.

Describes an animal that has tusks, such as an elephant or walrus.

1. Having tusksB2formal

   Possessing long, pointed teeth that protrude from the mouth, typically found on animals like elephants, walruses, or boars.

   pourvu de défenses

   • The tusked elephant stood majestically in the savanna.
   • A tusked walrus rested on the ice floe.
   • The ancient tusked boar was a formidable creature.

• Verbe signifiant creuser, retourner ou frapper avec une défense, généralement en parlant d'animaux comme les éléphants ou les morses.

A verb meaning to dig, turn up, or strike with a tusk, typically used in reference to animals such as elephants or walruses.

1. Stab or pierce with a tuskC2formal

   To strike, stab, or pierce with a tusk or horn.

   Empaler avec une défense

   • The elephant tusked the predator in self-defense.
   • The wild boar tusked the hunter's leg.
   • During the fight, the male walrus tusked its rival.

   Synonymesgorehorn

2. Remove tusksC2formal

   To extract or remove the tusks from an animal.

   Défendre (retirer les défenses)

   • Poachers illegally tusk elephants for ivory.
   • The veterinarian tusked the injured walrus to save its life.
   • They tusked the boar after it was killed.

   Synonymesdetusk