1. plural of tush; the canine teeth of a horse, especially the long pointed teeth of male horses
Usage: veterinary; equestrian

Examples

• The veterinarian examined the stallion’s tushes during the dental checkup.
• Male horses typically develop prominent tushes around age four.
• The horse’s tushes were filed down to prevent injury during training.
• She noticed the gelding had small tushes compared to other male horses.
• The equine dentist recommended regular monitoring of the horse’s tushes.