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slaughter

noun/verb

/ˈslɔː.tər/

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

like lambs to the slaughter

massacre, killing, butchery, annihilation

rescue, save, spare

slaughter animals, mass slaughter, slaughter house, like lambs to the slaughter

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

A brief or quick view of something.

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

As noun: a temporary failure or slip; As verb: to end or fall into disuse.