Maim
Maim [ meym ] | |
[ noun, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (tr.v.) to impair or render defective 2. (tr.v.) to mutilate, injure or batter 3. (n.) an injury or impairment 4. (n.) defect or blemish | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The prototype was maimed as the quality assurance tests completely failed. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Marine charity The Sea Trust says fast moving boats passing through environmentally sensitive areas could kill or maim dolphins and other wildlife. |