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Disembowling

Part of speech: Noun, verb

Senses:

1. Noun: The act of removing the intestines from a body, especially as a form of execution.
2. Verb: The action of removing the intestines from a body, usually as a result of a violent act.

Usage:

Popular:

• He used a sword to perform the disembowling, causing an instantaneous death.
• Disembowling was a common method of execution in ancient times.

Local:

• The tribe's ritual often involved disembowling the sacrificial animal as an offering to the gods.
• In our local folklore, there is a legend about a monster that goes around disembowling its victims.

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