Meaning ofspayin English

Verb

1. to sterilize a female animal (surgically)
   The veterinarian will spay the cat to prevent unwanted litters.
   Synonyms:

   sterilizeneuter
   Antonyms:

   breedinseminate
2. to destroy uterus; prevent breeding
   The animal shelter spays all female dogs before adopting them out.
   Synonyms:

   neutersterilize
   Antonyms:

   breedprocreate
3. to remove ovaries; prevent pregnancy
   The procedure to spay a female rabbit involves removing its ovaries.
   Synonyms:

   sterilizeneuter
   Antonyms:

   breedimpregnate