- the moose, Alces alces.
- a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers.
- a pliable leather used for sport shoes, made originally of elk hide but now of calfskin or cowhide tanned and smoked to resemble elk hide.
- a member of a fraternal organization (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ) that supports or contributes to various charitable causes.
- a large deer, Alces alces, of N Europe and Asia, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in North America, where it is called a moose
- American elk another name for wapiti
- a stout pliable waterproof leather made from calfskin or horsehide
