This is the 7779th most frequent Swedish word.
tusk
The Swedish word "tusk" means "task" in English.
In this sentence, 'tusk' is used as a noun referring to the ivory tooth of an elephant.
Elefanten har en lång bet som används för att gräva efter vatten.
The elephant has a long tusk used for digging for water.
Here, 'tusk' metaphorically represents a tool or point in a discussion.
Hans användning av ordet 'bet' i diskussionen var både elegant och bortom min förväntan.
His usage of the word 'tusk' in the discussion was both elegant and beyond my expectations.
This usage denotes the defensive structure used by some animals, like wild boars.