Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decollate
verb
/ˈdɛkəˌleɪt/
Definition
To cut off the head of something, typically in a surgical or figurative sense.
Examples
- The surgeon had to decollate the tumor for a successful operation.
- The artist chose to decollate the sculpture to emphasize its form.
Meaning
Decollate refers to the action of removing a head or topping off a structure, often used in biological or metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
- behead
- decapitate
- remove
