Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
"The hunters tracked the elusive boar through the dense forest, knowing its sharp tusks were dangerous to anyone who crossed its path."
an uncastrated male hog
"The farmer separated the young boar from the sows to prevent unwanted breeding until he was ready for market."
A wild boar (Sus scrofa), the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig.
"The hunters tracked the massive boar through the dense forest before finally bringing it down at dawn."