Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An instrument for cutting off the horns of cattle.

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Examples

  • The horns of calves a few weeks of age may be removed with a sharp knife or calf dehorner.

    Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

  • The neighbor with the dehorner jumped out of Jonathan’s way.

    Plain Language Barbara Wright 2007

  • The neighbor with the dehorner jumped out of Jonathan’s way.

    Plain Language Barbara Wright 2007

  • The neighbor with the dehorner jumped out of Jonathan’s way.

    Plain Language Barbara Wright 2007

  • The neighbor with the dehorner jumped out of Jonathan’s way.

    Plain Language Barbara Wright 2007

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