(See cabbage, n.1 4, and caboche, v.)

The action of piercing, killing, etc., with a spear. Also attributive.

The action or practice of butchering a pig, esp. by thrusting a knife into its neck; an instance of this. Frequently attributive.

The act of biting and shaking an animal so as to injure or kill it. (Originally spec. of hounds when they seize their quarry.)

The Jewish method of slaughtering animals. Cf. shochet, n.

The slaughter of an animal in accordance with the method set out in Islamic law. In later use without definite article.

The final thrust of the matador's sword, driven between the bull's shoulder blades to kill it. Also figurative.

An accidental killing of an animal by a vehicle on the road.

Autocidal control of insects. Cf. autocidal, adj.