verb
- removes the horns from (an animal)
Usage: agricultural/veterinary
Examples
- The farmer dehorns the cattle to prevent injuries.
- The veterinarian dehorns young calves using a heated iron.
- She dehorns the goats before they reach maturity.
- The rancher dehorns his bulls for safety reasons.
- Modern equipment makes it easier when one dehorns livestock.
- The procedure dehorns the animal quickly and efficiently.