Meaning of the word slaughter in English

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slaughter

US /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚ/

the killing of animals for food.

Example:

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thousands of calves were exported to the continent for slaughter

kill (animals) for food.

Synonym:

kill butcher

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pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered