detick

/diːˈtɪk/
verb
  1. To remove ticks (parasitic arachnids) from an animal or person.
    • He learned to detick himself after spending time in the woods.
    • The vet showed us the best way to detick a horse without hurting it.
    • After the hike, she had to detick her dog carefully with tweezers.
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