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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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Facing resource scarcity, the space explorer was cannibalizing non-essential equipment for essential repairs.
The spaceship crew decided to cannibalize the damaged engine to repair the navigation system.
The spaceship will have been cannibalizing non-functional modules for repairs.

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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