can·ni·bal·ize (k n  -b-l z )v. can·ni·bal·ized, can·ni·bal·iz·ing, can·ni·bal·iz·es v.tr. 1. To remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind. 2. To deprive of vital elements or resources, such as personnel, equipment, or funding, for use elsewhere: "It becomes necessary to cannibalize unsuccessful projects to fund those which can proceed" (Daily Report for Executives). 3. To draw on as a major source: "cannibalizes the lives of his wife and friends for his second-rate novels" (Washington Post). 4. To practice cannibalism on. v.intr. To practice cannibalism. can ni·bal·i·zation (-b-l -z shn) n. |
cannibalize, cannibalise [ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz]
vb
(Engineering / General Engineering) (tr) to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp as an alternative to using new parts
cannibalization , cannibalisation n
To remove serviceable parts from one item of equipment in order to install them on another item of equipment.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | cannibalize - eat human flesh |
| 2. | cannibalize - use parts of something to repair something else apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer" |
Translations
cannibalize cannibalise [ˈkænɪbəlaɪz] (British) vt
[+ plane, car, machine] → démonter pour en réutiliser les pièces
[+ sales] → cannibaliser
cannibalize
vt old car etc → ausschlachten
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