to glander
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9.9
To infect an animal, especially a horse, with a disease that spreads easily
- verb
- /ˈɡlændər/
- Specialized
:
infectar con glanders
- Strict hygiene measures are necessary to prevent workers from accidentally glandering the livestock.
Examples
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Researchers studied how easily one infected animal could glander an entire stable.
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The veterinarian warned not to glander the healthy horses during the examination.
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Do not glander any of the horses!
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The vet warned them not to glander the animals.
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The veterinarian warned that if he didn't take precautions, he might glander his horses.
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To prevent the spread of disease, farmers should ensure they do not glander any new animals introduced to the herd.
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During the outbreak, many horses were at risk of being glander by the carrier animals in the area.
Surface Forms
glander infinitive
glandered past
glandered past participle
glandering present participle
glanders third person singular
Etymology
The verb glander comes from the same root gland, meaning a small swelling. So, to glander an animal is to give it that infection and cause those gland swellings.