abator Definition
a person or company that slaughters animals for food.
Using abator: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The abator processed hundreds of cattle every day.
Example
The town's only abator closed down due to health violations.
Example
The abator industry is heavily regulated by the government.
abator Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for abator
- butcher
- slaughterhouse
- meat processor
Phrases with abator
abator's license
a permit issued by the government allowing a person or company to operate a slaughterhouse
Example
The new abator in town had to apply for an abator's license before it could start operations.
abator's yard
an area where animals are kept before they are slaughtered
Example
The abator's yard was filled with cows waiting to be processed.
abator's hook
a large hook used to hang animals for slaughter
Example
The abator's hook was covered in blood from the previous day's work.
Origins of abator
from Middle English 'abateour', meaning 'someone who beats down'
Summary: abator in Brief
An 'abator' [ˈæbətər] is a person or company that slaughters animals for food. It is also known as a 'slaughterhouse' or 'meat processor.' The abator industry is heavily regulated by the government, and abators must have a license to operate. Phrases like 'abator's yard' and 'abator's hook' refer to specific areas or tools used in the process of animal slaughter.
