declaw

• Verbo que significa remover cirurgicamente as garras de um animal, geralmente de um gato. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar tornar alguém ou algo inofensivo, retirando seu poder de causar dano ou ameaça.

A verb meaning to remove the claws of an animal, typically a cat, surgically.

1. Remove claws from an animalB2formal

   To surgically remove the claws of an animal, typically a cat, to prevent scratching.

   Remover as garras de um animal

   • Some owners choose to declaw their cats to protect furniture.
   • Veterinarians often advise against declawing due to potential health issues.
   • Declawing a cat is a controversial procedure in many countries.