Definitions

1. verb

to remove the horns from an animal, especially a cattle or deer

“The farmer decided to dehorn the young bull to prevent it from causing any damage.”

2. noun

the act of removing horns from an animal

“The dehorning of the cattle was a crucial part of the farm’s annual maintenance.”

3. verb

to remove something that is considered a nuisance or hindrance

“The company decided to dehorn the old, outdated software system to improve efficiency.”