dismembering

UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbərɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚɪŋ/

Translations

dismemberingnoun
The dismembering of the body was a gruesome task.
Расчленение тела было ужасной задачей.
dismemberinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbərɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbərɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that cuts or tears limbs.
dismemberverb

dismembering

Gerund

dismembered
Past Simple
dismembered
Past Participle
dismembering
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbə/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚ/
The butcher had to dismember the carcass before selling the meat.
Мяснику пришлось расчленять тушу перед продажей мяса.

Definitions

dismemberingnoun
The act of cutting, tearing, or pulling the limbs off a body.
The dismembering of the ancient statue was a tragic loss to the art community.
dismemberinggerund / present participle
Causing or involving the removal of limbs; designed for dismemberment.
The dismembering blade of the saw was terrifying.
dismemberverb
To cut, tear, or pull the limbs off a body.
The butcher dismembered the carcass with precision.
To divide or partition something into smaller parts.
The company was dismembered into several smaller entities after the merger.