noun

butchering

Butchering (noun) means the process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat. Example: “Butchering the deer took most of the afternoon.”

noun

The process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat.

"Butchering the deer took most of the afternoon."

A brutal killing, or a badly botched attempt at something.

"Critics called the remake a butchering of the original story."

How to Use Butchering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of preparing meat from an animal, or figuratively ruining/killing something badly.

Word Forms

butcherings plural

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Etymology

From butcher plus -ing.

Rhymes for butchering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “butchering” mean?

The word “butchering” means the process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat. In plain terms, the act of preparing meat from an animal, or figuratively ruining/killing something badly.

How do you use “butchering” in a sentence?

Here is “butchering” used in a sentence: “Butchering the deer took most of the afternoon.”

What part of speech is “butchering”?

“Butchering” is a noun.

How many meanings does “butchering” have?

“Butchering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat.