plural elk also elks
1
plural usually elk
a
: a large gregarious deer (Cervus elaphus) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa with the male having large antlers and many tines and that often form large herds
Note: The North American elk is usually considered to constitute a separate species (C. canadensis).
called also red deer, wapiti
b
: moose sense 1
—used for one of the Old World
c
: any of various large Asian deer
2
: soft tanned rugged leather
3
usually Elk plural Elks
[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]
: a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
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An elk fell into a narrow ditch and was wedged upside down in Arizona, photos show.
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Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
By Emma Pilger, Steamboat Pilot and Daily When an elk got stuck in a snowy gully on a Steamboat Springs resident’s property Thursday, neighbors were prepared to come from miles around to help — but a ranger with Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised them to let nature take its course.
—The Steamboat Pilot, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Each species, from the tiniest insect to the largest elk, contributes to the grove’s ecological balance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Local climbers tied their own ropes to the elk, ran the rigging over a tree, and created a hauling system.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2025
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Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
By Emma Pilger, Steamboat Pilot and Daily When an elk got stuck in a snowy gully on a Steamboat Springs resident’s property Thursday, neighbors were prepared to come from miles around to help — but a ranger with Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised them to let nature take its course.
—The Steamboat Pilot, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Each species, from the tiniest insect to the largest elk, contributes to the grove’s ecological balance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Local climbers tied their own ropes to the elk, ran the rigging over a tree, and created a hauling system.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Elk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elk. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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