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dehorns

 

Definitions from WordNet

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

Definitions from the Web

Dehorns

Description:

Dehorns is a verb that refers to the action of removing or cutting off the horns of an animal, particularly cattle or goats. This process is done to prevent injury to humans and other animals, as well as to control aggressive behavior. Dehorning is typically carried out to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals involved.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The rancher dehorns all the young cattle at an early age to minimize the risk of injuries.
  2. Dehorning goats can be a daunting task, requiring proper equipment and technique.
  3. We need to dehorn the bull before introducing him to the herd to prevent any harm to the other cows.

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