Definitions

1. noun

the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, especially as a rite of passage or for medical reasons

“The baby’s circumcision was a significant milestone for the family.”

2. noun

the act or process of cutting around the edge of something, such as a piece of cloth or a layer of material

“The seamstress carefully performed a circumcision on the hem to prevent fraying.”

3. verb

to cut around the edge of something, such as a piece of cloth or a layer of material

“The tailor decided to circumcision the sleeves of the old jacket to make it more fashionable.”