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spay Definition and Meaning in English (spay definition)

verb
Synonyms:sterilizeneuter
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Spay definition: To surgically remove the ovaries and uterus of a female animal, typically a cat or dog, to prevent it from reproducing and to improve its health.

Definitions of Spay

  1. 1verb

    To surgically remove the ovaries and uterus of a female animal, typically a cat or dog, to prevent it from reproducing and to improve its health.

Example Sentences

“Many animal shelters require new owners to spay their adopted pets.”

“Spaying a cat can prevent certain health issues later in life.”

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third person singularspays
past tensespayed
present participlespaying

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Spay definition: To surgically remove the ovaries and uterus of a female animal, typically a cat or dog, to prevent it from reproducing and to improve its health.
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'Spay' translates to 'spay' in English. Spay definition: To surgically remove the ovaries and uterus of a female animal, typically a cat or dog, to prevent it from reproducing and to improve its health.
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