Definitions

1. noun

a person who sells and prepares meat for consumption, especially by cutting and trimming it; a butcher shop

“The butcher’s shop was famous for its freshly cut steaks.”

2. verb

to kill or slaughter (animals) for their meat

“The farmer had to butcher a few cows to meet the demand for beef.”

3. verb

to cut down or destroy something

“The company had to butcher their marketing plan after it failed to attract customers.”