Definition

A person who performs the act of removing the testicles of an animal or human.

Example

The castrater was called in to perform the procedure on the livestock.

Conversation

Have you ever met a castrater before?

No, I haven't! What do they actually do?

They perform surgeries to remove certain parts of animals, mainly for health reasons.

That sounds intense! I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Castrater is derived from the Latin root "castrare" (meaning to castrate or to cut). The word combines "castrare" with the suffix "-er" (meaning one who performs an action). Thus, "castrater" refers to one who performs the act of castration.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cuts' ('castrare') as a way to remember that a 'castrater' is someone who performs that action.

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