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amputate
verbtechnicalcommon/ɐ̃puˈtaɾ/am·pu·tar
Definitions
21
To cut off a limb, part of a limb, or other projection from the body by surgery.
Usage examples
“The doctor had to amputate the frostbitten toes.”
“They amputated his arm above the elbow.”
Common combinations
amputate a legamputate a limbamputate a finger
2
To remove or cut off a part of something, especially in a damaging way.
Usage examples
“The new law amputates key freedoms.”
“Funding for the arts was amputated.”