Definitions

1. verb

to remove the testicles from an animal, typically a male mammal, in order to prevent reproduction or to reduce aggressive behavior

“The veterinarian decided to castrate the dog to prevent it from mating with other females.”

2. verb

to deprive (a male) of his reproductive organs

“The surgeon was forced to castrate the patient due to a medical emergency.”

3. noun

the removal of the testicles, typically to prevent reproduction or to reduce aggressive behavior

“The farmer decided to castrate some of his male animals to prevent overpopulation.”

4. noun

a male animal that has been castrated

“The farmer had a castrate in his field that he used for plowing.”