Geld
verb
To cut or remove the sexual organs of a male animal to stop them from being able to reproduce.
The farmer decided to geld the colt to have a less temperamental horse.
Often appears as...
- geld a colt
- geld a stallion
verb
To impose a tax or fine.
The government decided to geld the citizens who failed to fill out their tax forms correctly.
Often appears as...
- geld a citizen
- geld for mistakes
verb
To cut or remove the sexual organs of a male animal to stop them from being able to reproduce.
The farmer decided to geld the colt to have a less temperamental horse.
Often appears as...
- geld a colt
- geld a stallion
verb
To impose a tax or fine.
The government decided to geld the citizens who failed to fill out their tax forms correctly.
Often appears as...
- geld a citizen
- geld for mistakes
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Husbandry
Most commonly used in the context of animal breeding and agriculture to manage animal temperament and population.
Many horse owners choose to geld their stallions to keep them more docile.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavioral Change
Gelding an animal often leads to calmer behavior, making the animal easier to handle.
After we geld the young bull, he became much easier to manage on the farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Pets
The term 'geld' is rarely used for domestic pets; 'neuter' is more common.
Although the vet will neuter dogs and cats, a farmer will geld horses.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Husbandry
Most commonly used in the context of animal breeding and agriculture to manage animal temperament and population.
Many horse owners choose to geld their stallions to keep them more docile.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavioral Change
Gelding an animal often leads to calmer behavior, making the animal easier to handle.
After we geld the young bull, he became much easier to manage on the farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Pets
The term 'geld' is rarely used for domestic pets; 'neuter' is more common.
Although the vet will neuter dogs and cats, a farmer will geld horses.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Husbandry
Most commonly used in the context of animal breeding and agriculture to manage animal temperament and population.
Many horse owners choose to geld their stallions to keep them more docile.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavioral Change
Gelding an animal often leads to calmer behavior, making the animal easier to handle.
After we geld the young bull, he became much easier to manage on the farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Pets
The term 'geld' is rarely used for domestic pets; 'neuter' is more common.
Although the vet will neuter dogs and cats, a farmer will geld horses.
Never forget "Geld"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension