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cannibalised

The correct spelling is cannibalised.

How to pronounce cannibalised

verb

Say it like: Can-nib-ali-sed

The correct spelling is cannibalised. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species. For example: "The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male."

Usage Examples

The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
  2. 2.To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
  3. 3.To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
  4. 4.Rework old material; rehash.

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