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(obsolete) To cut off, to prune. [17th–18th c.] / To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from 17th c.]

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amputate

Source Word

amputate

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

obsolete

Japanese Meaning

身体の一部、特に手足を外科的に切除する / （古い用法）切断する、剪定する（枝などを切り落とす）

Every spring the head gardener would amputate the gnarled lower limbs of the ancient yew to encourage healthier growth.

毎春、庭師長は古いイチイのねじれた下方の枝を健康な成長を促すために剪定していた。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) To cut off, to prune. [17th–18th c.]

Sense（2）

To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from 17th c.]

amputates

（ present singular third-person ）

amputating

（ participle present ）

amputated

（ participle past ）

amputated

（ past ）