| 单词 | humane killer |
| 释义 | > as lemmashumane killer humane killer n. an instrument for the painless slaughter or destruction of animals. ΚΠ 1896 Newport (Rhode Island) Mercury 20 June There is in Nice, France, a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, that has introduced there for slaughter house use a new invention called ‘Greener's humane cattle killer’.] 1900 Times 30 May 14/1 An experiment was made a few months back with an instrument know as the ‘Humane Killer’ which consisted of a rifled barrel..which was discharged by being struck with a mallet by the operator. 1920 Act 10 & 11 George V c. 43 §(8) (h) Any..butcher..having in his possession..any humane killer for the purpose of such business. 1984 B. MacLaverty Cal (new ed.) 8 The humane killer cracked again and Cal saw the killing pen tip over and tumble a beast on to the floor, its legs stiff to the ceiling. 2002 T. Cadden Good Form xiii. 106 The other alternative is to have your horse shot. This is generally done with a humane killer, a captive bolt—not a rifle shot at long range with a telescopic sight. < as lemmas |
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