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gelded

/ˈɡɛldɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of geld; having been castrated.
    • They gelded the young bulls to make them easier to handle.
    • The rancher gelded the horse last spring.
    • After the stallion was gelded, it became much more docile.
adjective
  1. Describing an animal that has been castrated.
    • A gelded horse is often preferred for riding because it is less aggressive.
    • The gelded male cat no longer sprayed to mark its territory.
    • Gelded animals generally have a calmer temperament.
Synonyms
castratedneutered
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