elephant tusk

collocation in English

meaningsofelephantandtusk

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elephant
noun[C]
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt/us
/ˈel.ə.fənt/
a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick ...
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tusk
noun[C]
uk
/tʌsk/us
/tʌsk/
either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such ...
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(Definition ofelephantandtuskfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This would certainly cover elephant tusks.
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Ivory includes not only elephant tusks, but also the tusks of the walrus and the teeth of any animal.
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As a result of those discussions, we believe that there is now a clear case for banning all trade in new elephant tusks at the earliest practical opportunity.
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Remains of mammoths and prehistoric elephant tusks have been discovered near the village.
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