Spell Bee Word: tusks

Basic Details

Word: Tusks

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Long, pointed teeth that protrude from the mouths of some animals, such as elephants and wild boars.

Synonyms: Fangs, incisors, canines

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Long in the tusks: Used to describe someone who is old or has been around for a long time. Example: "He’s quite long in the tusks, having worked in the industry for over thirty years."
2. Tusk and tail: Suggesting a complete or total situation, often used in a humorous manner. Example: "She got everything sorted, tusk and tail, just in time for the party."

Usage Examples

Example 1: An elephant’s tusks can grow to be very long and are used for digging and foraging.

Example 2: The wild boar uses its tusks for fighting off predators and to search for food in the ground.

Example 3: When we visited the wildlife park, we were amazed to see elephants showing off their majestic tusks.

Fun Fact

Did you know that tusks are actually elongated teeth? They can grow continuously throughout an animal’s life, and in some species, they can weigh up to 100 kilograms!

Famous Quote

"The elephant has a long history of living peacefully and working hard, with its tusks often being a symbol of strength." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "tusks" mean?

a) Short hair
b) Long teeth of some animals
c) Tall trees
d) A type of flower

Answer: b) Long teeth of some animals

2. Which of these is a synonym of "tusks"?

a) Fangs
b) Wings
c) Legs
d) Ears

Answer: a) Fangs

3. Which of the following would best fit as an antonym for "tusks"?

a) N/A
b) Slices
c) Paws
d) Claws

Answer: a) N/A

4. Which sentence uses "tusks" correctly?

a) The tusks of the elephant were shining in the sunlight.
b) The tusks danced beautifully in the garden.
c) The tusks baked a cake for the party.
d) The tusks swam across the river.

Answer: a) The tusks of the elephant were shining in the sunlight.

5. Which idiom means someone who has been around for a long time?

a) Long in the tusks
b) Tusk and tail
c) As quick as a flash
d) As easy as pie

Answer: a) Long in the tusks