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Definition
Slaughterhouse; abattoir; a place where livestock is slaughtered.
neutralfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to industrial facilities designed for the mass processing of livestock. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing logistics, food safety, or urban planning. Most people simply refer to the source of meat by the animal itself or the market where it is sold.
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This slaughterhouse processes a lot of pigs every day.
Do you know where the slaughterhouse is?
Related words
Common phrases
slaughterhouse facilities
slaughterhouse operations
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
