xes

/zɛks/ or /ziːzɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in some languages to indicate the plural form of a word.

“The suffixes -es and -s are often used in English to form the plural form of nouns, such as cats and dogs.”

2. verb

To remove or cut off the extremities of, especially the hands and feet.

“The executioner was tasked with xes-ing the prisoner as punishment.”

3. verb

To cut or sever something, especially a limb.

“The doctor had to xes the wounded soldier’s arm to save his life.”

Synonyms

  • amputate
  • sever

Antonyms

  • reattach
  • reconnect