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Definition of castrator

castrator

/ˈkæˌstreɪtər/
cas · tra · tor
Plural:castrators
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castrator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who castrates male animals, or someone who figuratively deprives another of power, vitality, or effectiveness.

Example

"In traditional pastoral communities, a skilled livestock castrator visited neighboring farms each spring."

2

A specialized veterinary instrument used for castrating male livestock, typically by crushing the spermatic cords or applying a tight elastic band.

Example

"The veterinarian sterilized the bloodless castrator before tending to the young calves."

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• Nearby Words

castor
castrate
castration
castrator
casual
casually
casualness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin castrator, an agent noun derived from castrare ('to castrate, prune, or curtail').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Castrator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/castrator
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