dehorn

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Verb dehorn has 2 senses

dehorn - prevent the growth of horns of certain animals
--₁ is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
dehorn - take the horns off (an animal)
--₂ is one way to take off
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Dehorn

Definition:

Dehorn is a verb that refers to the act of removing or cutting off the horns of an animal.

Senses:

Sense 1:

To remove the horns from an animal, especially cattle, in order to prevent injuries or reduce aggressive behavior.

Example sentence: The rancher decided to dehorn his herd to minimize the risk of injuries during mating season.

Sense 2:

To cut off or remove the horns or horn-like projections from an inanimate object for practical or aesthetic reasons.

Example sentence: The sculpture artist skillfully dehorned the wooden statue, creating a smoother and more polished finish.

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