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castrates

/kæstrɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does castrates mean?

verb

To remove or destroy the testicles of an animal, typically to prevent breeding or to make it more docile. To emasculate or deprive of masculinity.

Example

"The farmer castrated the bull to make it easier to handle."

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