Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spey
verb
/speɪ/
Definition
To surgically remove the testicles of a male animal, especially fish, to prevent reproduction.
Examples
- The farmer decided to spey the male lambs to prevent unwanted breeding.
- In some fisheries, they spey the male salmon to regulate the population.
Meaning
The process of castrating animals, commonly used in fish breeding to manage populations and improve survival rates.
Synonyms
- castrate
- neuter
