elephant (Meaning)
elephant (n)
five-toed pachyderm
the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
elephant (n.)
A mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E. Africanus, and several fossil species, are known. They have a proboscis or trunk, and two large ivory tusks proceeding from the extremity of the upper jaw, and curving upwards. The molar teeth are large and have transverse folds. Elephants are the largest land animals now existing.
Ivory; the tusk of the elephant.
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elephant Sentence Examples
- The elephants ambled through the African savanna, their trunks swaying curiously.
- The elephant's trunk was as strong and flexible as a human arm, allowing it to grasp objects and manipulate them with precision.
- The herd of elephants collectively consumed over a ton of food each day, foraging for leaves, grasses, and bark.
- The elephant's enormous ears flapped like giant fans, helping to regulate its body temperature and ward off insects.
- The elephant's massive tusks were made of ivory, a valuable material that has long been prized by humans.
- The female elephants in the herd formed close-knit bonds, nurturing and protecting their young elephants together.
- The matriarch of the elephant herd possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience, guiding her family through dangerous situations.
- The playful elephant calf chased its siblings, trumpeting loudly as it rampaged through the underbrush.
- The elephant's thick, wrinkled skin provided protection from the sun's harsh rays and from the bites of insects.
- The sight of the majestic elephant elicited awe and wonder in the hearts of those who beheld it.
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The elephants ambled through the African savanna, their trunks swaying curiously.
The elephant's trunk was as strong and flexible as a human arm, allowing it to grasp objects and manipulate them with precision.
The herd of elephants collectively consumed over a ton of food each day, foraging for leaves, grasses, and bark.
The elephant's enormous ears flapped like giant fans, helping to regulate its body temperature and ward off insects.
