English Dictionary

slaughter

/ˈslɔːtə/

noun

(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food. / A massacre; the killing of a large number of people. / (rare) A mass destruction of non-living things. / A rout or decisive defeat.

The slaughter of animals for meat is a common practice in many cultures.

意味（1）

(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.

意味（2）

A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

For ſin, on war and mutual ſlaughter bent.

意味（3）

(rare) A mass destruction of non-living things.

There was a massive slaughter of W.R. steam power at the conclusion of the summer timetable. In all, 169 locomotives were condemned.

意味（4）

A rout or decisive defeat.

意味（5）

A group of iguanas.