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tusk
A long, pointed tooth that protrudes from the mouth of certain animals such as wild boars, elephants, or walruses.
Das Wildschwein verteidigte sich mit seinen scharfen Hauern.
The wild boar defended itself with its sharp tusks.
miner
A historical occupational term in mining for a miner who hews rock or coal out of the stone.
Jahrhundertelang arbeiteten die Hauer unter Tage in den Zechen des Ruhrgebiets.
For centuries, the miners worked underground in the mines of the Ruhr region.
winegrower
A regional term, used especially in Austria, for a winegrower, that is, a person who cultivates wine grapes.
Der Hauer präsentierte beim Heurigen stolz seinen neuen Jahrgang.
The winegrower proudly presented his new vintage at the Heuriger.
The word 'Hauer' derives from the verb 'hauen' (to hit, to hew, to chisel). This connection explains the different meanings: the miner hews the rock, the animal strikes with its tooth, and the winegrower works the vineyard.
Der Steinmetz haute die Buchstaben in den Grabstein.
The stonemason chiseled the letters into the gravestone.
The three meanings are very different and become clear from context. If people are talking about animals, the tooth is meant. In connection with mining, it refers to the miner. In Austria, in the context of wine, it means the winegrower.
Die Stoßzähne von Elefanten sind wertvolle Hauer aus Elfenbein.
Elephants' tusks are valuable ivory tusks.
The occupational title 'Hauer' for a miner is mainly historical today. You often find it in texts about the history of mining, especially in the Ruhr region or Saarland.
Das Museum ehrt die harte Arbeit der Hauer im 19. Jahrhundert.
The museum honors the hard work of the miners in the 19th century.
The term 'Hauer' for a winegrower is typical of Austria and is widespread there. In Germany, this term is not commonly used for that meaning.
Viele Wiener Hauer haben ihre Weingärten direkt am Stadtrand.
Many Viennese winegrowers have their vineyards right on the outskirts of the city.
catch / fang
Both words can refer to a long, pointed tooth of an animal. „Hauer“ specifically refers to the visible tusk protruding from the mouth, while „Fang“ is a more general term for a pointed canine tooth. When a tooth clearly projects outward, as in a wild boar, „Hauer“ is the more precise term.
Der Hauer des Wildschweins war bei dem Unfall abgebrochen.
The wild boar’s tusk had broken off in the accident.
Der Tierarzt behandelte den verletzten Fang des Wildschweins.
The veterinarian treated the wild boar’s injured fang.
