ankus

A noun referring to a tool used for guiding and controlling elephants, consisting of a sharp spike and a hook attached to a handle.

• 🇨🇳指用于控制和引导大象的工具，由固定在柄上的尖刺和钩子组成。

1. Elephant goad C2 formal

   A tool used to guide and control elephants, consisting of a sharp spike and a hook attached to a handle.

   • The mahout used an ankus to gently guide the elephant.
   • An ankus is traditionally made of wood and metal.
   • The handler carried an ankus during the parade.

   🇨🇳象钩