schochet

/ˈskoʊ.ʃɛt/ or /ˈʃoʊ.ʃɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish ritual slaughter, especially of animals for kosher meat.

“The butcher performed the schochet to prepare the meat for the holiday.”

Synonyms

  • ritual slaughter
  • shechita

Antonyms

  • non-kosher slaughter
  • unritual slaughter