What does SPAYS mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "spays": Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To remove the ovaries of a female animal, especially a cat or dog, in order to sterilize it.
2. To cut or shape with a cutting tool.

Pronunciations:

• US: /speɪz/
• UK: /speɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spays" is derived from the Old French word "espeer", meaning "to cut with a sword". It has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily to refer to the sterilization of female animals. In recent years, the term has also been used in reference to cutting or shaping with a cutting tool, particularly in woodworking.

Synonyms:

• Neuter
• Fix
• Sterilize

Related Words:

• Splay
• Spacy
• Scape
• Spate
• Spake

Example Sentences:

1. The veterinarian spayed the cat to prevent it from having kittens.
2. The carpenter used a chisel to spay the wood into the desired shape.