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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cannibalize' in a Sentence

"to engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing." more

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After the harvest, the farmers will have cannibalized the remains of the crops for compost.
To create a sustainable garden, the farmer was cannibalizing compost materials for nutrient-rich soil.
To improve the harvest, farmers may cannibalize plants from one field to transplant them to another.

Cannibalize

kan-uh-buh-lahyz
verbto engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing.

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Last Updated On: June 5, 2024
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