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Teeth that gave up on chewing to pursue a career in intimidation.
means Elongated, ever-growing teeth that protrude from the mouth, used for digging, defense, and dominance displays.
from From Old English tusc, kin to tooth — because a tusk is just a tooth that left home and got ambitious.
Living toothElephant tusks are upper incisors that never stop growing.
Walrus haulWalruses use tusks to drag themselves onto ice.
Ivory curseDemand for them has driven elephants toward extinction.
Narwhal twistThe unicorn's horn is actually a spiral left tusk.