English Explanatory Dictionary

cannibalise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
  2. To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
  3. To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
  4. Rework old material; rehash.

Pronunciation

/ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cannibalise.wav

Word forms

cannibalise cannibalises cannibalising cannibalised cannibalize

Etymology

From cannibal + -ise.

Derived words

cannibalisation cannibalization
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