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Gutting

Verb / ˈgʌtɪŋ / Another word for gutting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'gutting' is the present participle form of the verb 'gut', which means to remove the inner organs or contents from something, especially an animal or a building.

Synonyms & similar words

eviscerating disemboweling cleaning

Example sentences

  1. He is gutting the fish to prepare it for cooking.
  2. The workers are gutting the old house to renovate it.
  3. The hunter was gutting the deer after a successful hunt.
  4. They are gutting the factory to make space for new equipment.
  5. Please be careful when gutting the pumpkin for Halloween.

Quotes

  • The gutting of a fish is like an autopsy on a human being. - Robert Traver
  • The gutting of a fish is a delicate art that requires patience and precision. - Unknown
  • Gutting a building is like peeling back its layers to reveal its history. - Unknown

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