What does CULLS mean?

Here is the requested information on "culls": Parts of Speech

Culls is a verb.

Definitions

To cull means to select or remove something from a group based on specific criteria. It can also refer to the act of killing or removing animals from a group for population control or disease prevention.

Pronunciations

US: /kʌlz/

UK: /kʌlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "cull" comes from the Middle English word "colen," which means to pick or choose. It was first used in the 14th century and has been used ever since to describe the process of selecting or removing something from a group. In modern usage, "cull" is often used in the context of animal population control, such as culling deer to prevent overpopulation.

Synonyms

Select, choose, pick, eliminate, remove, weed out.

Related Words

Cells, clues, cults, curls, cully.

Example Sentences

• The farmer had to cull the sick cows from the herd to prevent the spread of disease.
• The chef carefully culled the best ingredients for the dish.
• The wildlife agency decided to cull the deer population to prevent overgrazing.