geld

IPA/ɡeld/
IPA/ɡeld/

geld — verb

  • geldpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • geldshe / she / it
  • geldedpast simple
  • gelding-ing form

1. to take away the reproductive organs of a large male animal through surgery, so

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to take away the reproductive organs of a large male animal through surgery, so it can no longer father young and usually becomes calmer.

例句

The veterinarian gelded the young stallion before selling him to the riding academy.

active verb with horse as direct object

The colt was gelded at six months so it would become a calmer riding horse.

同義詞
  • castrate

    broader term that works for any male animal including humans; more common in medical and general contexts

  • neuter

    most common term for household pets; less formal and also used for females in some contexts

  • cut

    informal, everyday term used by farmers and ranchers; less precise

反義詞
  • breed

    to keep a male animal for the purpose of reproduction

文法句型

geld + [male animal, especially horse]

be gelded (passive)

用法筆記

The past tense and past participle are both gelded (regular verb). A male horse that has been gelded is called a gelding (noun). This verb is more specific than castrate — it is used almost exclusively for horses and large livestock, not for household pets like dogs or cats.

常見錯誤

❌The vet gelded the dog.
✅The vet neutered the dog.
💡geld is used for horses and large livestock, not for small household pets.
❌They need to geld the female calf.
✅They need to spay the female calf.
💡geld only applies to male animals.