a clean kill

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Refers to a kill that is quick and efficient, causing minimal suffering.

killADJECTIVE + kill

Categories:

clean

Examples (10)

  • The hunter aimed for a clean kill to minimize the animal's suffering.
  • Predators often seek to make a clean kill for efficiency.
  • With one swift blow, the butcher ensured a clean kill.
  • The lion's attack was so precise it resulted in a clean kill.
  • He always emphasized the importance of a clean kill in ethical hunting.
  • The objective was a clean kill, swift and painless.
  • Making a clean kill requires skill and experience.
  • The veterinarian performed a clean kill to end the suffering of the injured bird.
  • She trained herself to achieve a clean kill with her bow.
  • A clean kill is considered humane in controlled situations.