tusk

/ˈtʌsk/noun
Elementary
1

One of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar, and which continue to grow throughout the animal's life.

2

A small projection on a (tusk) tenon.

3

A tusk shell.

4

A projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets, called teeth.

5

A sharp point.

6

The share of a plough.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing