This is the 3940th most frequent German word.
tusk
The German word "tusk" does not exist; it may be a misunderstanding or a misspelling. Did you mean "Stoßzahn"? If so, it means "tusk" in English, referring to a large, elongated tooth.
'tusk' in this sentence is translated as 'Stoßzähne', referring to the anatomical feature of elephants.
Die Stoßzähne des Elefanten sind beeindruckend.
The elephant's tusks are impressive.
Here, 'Stoßzähne' (tusks) are mentioned as the source of ivory used in artistic expression.
Künstler können aus Elfenbein, das von Stoßzähnen stammt, wunderschöne Kunstwerke schaffen.
Artists can create beautiful artworks from ivory derived from tusks.
In this case, 'Stoßzähne' refers to the mammoth's prominent tusks as an anatomical characteristic.