Definition of Neutering

1. Noun. The sterilization of an animal. "They took him to the vet for neutering"

Exact synonyms: Altering, Fixing
Generic synonyms: Sterilisation, Sterilization
Specialized synonyms: Castration, Emasculation, Spaying
Derivative terms: Fix, Neuter

Definition of Neutering

1. Verb. (present participle of neuter) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Neutering

1. neuter [v] - See also: neuter

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neutering

neurovirus
neurovisceral
neurula
neurulae
neurular
neurulas
neurulation
neurulations
neustic
neuston
neustonic
neustons
neut
neutered
neutering
neuters
neutraceutical
neutraceuticals
neutral-density filter
neutral-zone
neutral-zone infraction
neutral axis of straight beam
neutral beam injection
neutral buffered formalin fixative
neutral clef
neutral clefs
neutral current

Literary usage of Neutering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Cancun, Cozumel and Riviera Maya Alive by Bruce Conord (2005)
"... the owner, is instrumental in an effort to get the island's cat and dog population under control by offering adoption services, plus free neutering and ..."

2. Review of Reviews and World's Work by Albert Shaw (1904)
"... -odd jobs" at neutering tu increase his financial resources. The Fairbanks family, although well- to-do farmers, believed in • ••••moray ami frugality, ..."

3. The Statutes of Ohio and of the Northwestern Territory, Adopted Or Enacted by Ohio, Salmon Portland Chase, Northwest Territory (1834)
"... as hereinafter provided, in the form of the poll-books, ¡neutering all the votes so as aforesaid read by the judges. votes. ved, in respect to each of ..."

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