Meaning Of The Word Cannibalize

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cannibalize
verb: If you cannibalize something, you take it to pieces and use it to make something else.

cannibalize in American English
to strip (old or worn equipment) of parts for use in other units to help keep them in service
intransitive verb: to act cannibalistically; practice cannibalism
transitive verb: to subject to cannibalism

cannibalize in British English
to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp as an alternative to using new parts

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