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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I think the forests would not be over populated; and they would produce two million killable deer each year!
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by Hornaday, William Temple
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 Hornaday, William Temple
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 Hornaday, William Temple
There are now perhaps half a dozen guides who can find killable sheep in our country, but the game is nearly always young rams, under five years of age.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by Hornaday, William Temple
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 Hornaday, William Temple
