tusker

/ˈtʌskər/

Definitions

1. noun

A male elephant, especially an adult male Asian elephant with large tusks.

“The tusker roamed freely in the jungle, its massive tusks a sign of its strength and age.”

2. verb

To gore or strike with the tusks of an elephant.

“The angry elephant tusker its attacker, protecting its young from harm.”

Synonyms

  • beast
  • elephant

Antonyms

  • domesticated animal
  • pet