Wild Boar (Noun)
Meaning
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wild boar rooted around in the underbrush with its snout, searching for edible plants and insects to eat.
- Wild boars are highly adaptable and can thrive in a wide variety of habitats, from dense forests to grassy savannas.
- Despite being introduced to the United States as a game species, wild boars have become an invasive pest in many areas.
- Hunters tracked the large male wild boar through the woods, following the trail of broken branches and disturbed leaves.
- The wild boar population in the national park has been growing rapidly in recent years, causing concern among park rangers and conservationists.