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2 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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By the time the project is complete, we will have cannibalized several prototypes for parts.
To create a cost-effective solution, engineers may cannibalize components from existing machinery to build a new prototype.

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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