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Meaning of the word slaughter in English

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slaughter

US /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚ/

Noun

1.

the killing of animals for food.

Example:
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thousands of calves were exported to the continent for slaughter

Verb

1.

kill (animals) for food.

Synonym:
killbutcher
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