dehorner
/diːˈhɔːrnər/
noun
- A tool or device used to remove the horns from an animal, such as cattle or goats.
- A modern dehorner uses heat to prevent regrowth of the horns.
- She cleaned the dehorner carefully after each use on the ranch.
- The farmer used a dehorner to safely remove the calf's horns.
- A person who removes horns from animals as a job.
- The experienced dehorner taught the apprentice how to handle the tool.
- The dehorner arrived early to work on the herd.
- My uncle worked as a dehorner for many years on the cattle farm.