kill
verb (used with object)
to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay.
killable
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a word derived from
kill.
Example Sentences
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They must demonstrate the fact that they have rights in the wild creatures, and demand their recognition, or See the killable game all swept off the continent by the Army of Destruction.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday
But, among the three million gunners who annually shoot in the United States how many, think you, are there who in actual practice observe any sentimental principles when in the presence of killable game?
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday
There are to-day only two localities in the four states that still think they have killable sheep, in which it is worth while to go sheep-hunting.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday
Beyond question, the highest sentiments of humanity are those that are stirred by the misfortunes of killable game.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday
As a state of oldtime abundance in killable game, the killing records that were kept in the year 1909-10 possess for us very great interest.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday
