Spay (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the ovaries of; "Is your cat spayed?".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The vet recommended spaying the puppy to prevent unwanted breeding.
- Is your cat spayed to control the population in your neighborhood?
- She decided to spay her cat to reduce the animal's roaming behavior.
- The shelter staff makes sure to spay all the female animals before adopting them out.
- To avoid certain health issues, many veterinarians advise spaying female dogs before they reach two years old.