Definitions

1. verb

to neuter an animal, especially a female, so that it cannot reproduce

“The vet decided to spay the cat to prevent unwanted litters.”

2. verb

to remove the ovary or ovaries of an animal

“The surgeon had to spay the dog due to a medical emergency.”

3. noun

a surgical operation to neuter an animal, especially a female

“The pet owner had to pay for the spay to be done at a local clinic.”

4. verb

to remove the ovaries of an animal, especially in the context of veterinary medicine

“The veterinarian performed a spay on the feline to prevent unwanted breeding.”