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gutting

/ˈɡʌtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gutting mean?

verb

The act of removing the internal organs of an animal, typically for food or other purposes. To cause someone or something to feel extremely disappointed or upset.

Example

"The butcher's job was to gut the chickens before they were sold in the market."

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