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butchering

/ˈbʌtʃərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does butchering mean?

noun

The act of cutting up and preparing meat for cooking, typically in a slaughterhouse or butcher's shop. The act of cutting or altering something in a clumsy or careless way.

Example

"The butcher's skillful butchering of the carcass resulted in high-quality steaks."

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