castratory

/kæstrətɔri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or capable of castration

“The surgeon was skilled in castratory procedures.”

2. noun

a device or instrument used to castrate

“The castratory tool was used to neuter the animal.”

Synonyms

  • castrative
  • emasculation
  • eunuchoidal

Antonyms

  • feminizing
  • masculinizing