"tuskwise" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From tusk + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tusk|wise}} tusk + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} tuskwise (not comparable)
  1. (rare) In the manner of tusks. Tags: not-comparable, rare
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