Ankus (Noun)
Meaning
An elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mahout used an ankus to guide the elephant along the long procession route.
- Elephant handlers often carry an ankus, as part of their traditional attire and as an essential tool for their work.
- The ankus is a tool that serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between humans and these majestic creatures.
- During training sessions, the trainer carefully employed the ankus to make subtle corrections to the elephant's movements.
- The historic drawing depicted an ancient elephant handler grasping an ankus, posing proudly beside a majestic elephant.