Cannibalise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cannibalise is a verb meaning (transitive) To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
Meaning
(transitive) To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
- (transitive, business) To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
- Rework old material; rehash.
Example Sentences
to cannibalize an old laptop for parts
iPad mini to cannibalize 1M full-size iPad sales.
The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male.
According to our correspondent, at least one of the Type 2s has had to be cannibalised to facilitate repairs, as spares are often in short supply.
Word Forms
- cannibalises
- cannibalising
- cannibalised
- cannibalize
Synonyms for cannibalise
Depending on context, synonyms include cannibalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cannibalize, scavenge, interdevour, eat out, manducate, raid.
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