1. amputate, cut off - remove surgically; "amputate limbs"
   --₁ is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
   

   Derived forms: noun amputation1, noun amputation2, noun amputator1

   Sample sentence:
   Did he amputate his foot?
   

verb (used with object)

1. to remove (an arm, leg, or other limb) by surgery.

noun

1. the act of amputating; an amputated state.

1. The surgeon had to amputate my leg after the severe accident.

2. The amputation of her arm marked a turning point in her life.