Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gutting
verb
/ˈɡʌtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of removing the internal organs of a fish or animal, typically for food preparation.
Examples
- After catching the fish, they began gutting it on the boat.
- He learned gutting techniques from his grandfather, who was a skilled fisherman.
Meaning
Gutting refers to the process of cleaning fish or other animals by taking out their insides, a necessary step before cooking or preserving them.
Synonyms
- disemboweling
- cleaning
- preparing
