dehorn
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de·horn
(dē-hôrn′)tr.v. de·horned, de·horn·ing, de·horns
1. To remove the horns from.
2. To prevent growth of the horns of (cattle, for example), as by cauterization.
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dehorn
(diːˈhɔːn)vb (tr)
1. (Veterinary Science) to remove or prevent the growth of the horns of (cattle, sheep, or goats)
2. (Forestry) to cut back (the larger limbs of a tree) drastically
deˈhorner n
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de•horn
(diˈhɔrn)v.t.
1. to remove the horns of (cattle).
2. to prevent the growth of horns in (cattle).
[1885–90, Amer.]
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dehorn
Past participle: dehorned
Gerund: dehorning
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Verb | 1. | dehorn - prevent the growth of horns of certain animals |
2. | dehorn - take the horns off (an animal) take off - take away or remove; "Take that weight off me!" disbud - destroy undeveloped horn buds (of cattle) |
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