Dehorn (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prevent the growth of horns of certain animals.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The farmer decided to dehorn the young bull to prevent it from fighting with the other cattle in the future.
- Some ranchers choose to dehorn their cattle for safety reasons and better handling.
- It is common for goats to be dehorned shortly after birth to avoid injury to humans and other animals.
- The veterinarian was called to dehorn a newly acquired calf to fit in with the rest of the dehorned herd.
- Raising dehorned cattle has been a common practice for many farmers aiming to minimize the risk of injuries and stress.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Take the horns off (an animal).
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The farmer decided to dehorn the aggressive bull for safety reasons.
- Veterinarians often dehorn goats to prevent injuries to other animals and people.
- A common practice in some parts of the world is to dehorn cattle to make them easier to handle.
- As part of their vaccination program, the animal shelter personnel also dehorned the livestock.
- The policy of the sanctuary was to dehorn rhinos in captivity to deter poachers.