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detusk

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb detusk has 1 sense
  1. tusk, detusk - remove the tusks of animals; "tusk an elephant"
    --1 is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Detusk


Definition:

(verb)

1. To remove the tusks from an animal, typically an elephant.

2. To remove or break off the tusk-like protrusions from a carved or sculpted object.

(noun)

1. The act or process of detusking an animal.

2. The act or process of removing or breaking off tusk-like protrusions from a carved or sculpted object.


Example Sentences:

(verb)

1. The poachers illegally detusked several elephants in the national park for their lucrative ivory trade.

2. The sculptor skillfully detusked the statue to give it a more refined and polished appearance.

(noun)

1. The detusk of elephants is a cruel and inhumane practice that threatens their population.

2. The restoration artist carefully undertook the detusk of the antique carving to preserve its original design.


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