synonym for cannibalize?
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I'm putting in a supply request at work and I'm asking for a class set of something, plus a few extras:
class set of 30 + 5 to cannibalize as parts inevitably go missing
I've looked up definitions...
a : to take salvageable parts from (something, such as a disabled
machine) for use in building or repairing another machine
b : to make use of (a part taken from one thing) in building, repairing, or
creating something else
and synonyms, but haven't found a single word synonym to use--only phrases such as "dismantle for parts."
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I'm putting in a supply request at work and I'm asking for a class set of something, plus a few extras:
class set of 30 + 5 to cannibalize as parts inevitably go missing
I've looked up definitions...
a : to take salvageable parts from (something, such as a disabled
machine) for use in building or repairing another machine
b : to make use of (a part taken from one thing) in building, repairing, or
creating something else
and synonyms, but haven't found a single word synonym to use--only phrases such as "dismantle for parts."
single-word-requests synonyms
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Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
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"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
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I'm putting in a supply request at work and I'm asking for a class set of something, plus a few extras:
class set of 30 + 5 to cannibalize as parts inevitably go missing
I've looked up definitions...
a : to take salvageable parts from (something, such as a disabled
machine) for use in building or repairing another machine
b : to make use of (a part taken from one thing) in building, repairing, or
creating something else
and synonyms, but haven't found a single word synonym to use--only phrases such as "dismantle for parts."
single-word-requests synonyms
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miltonaut
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I'm putting in a supply request at work and I'm asking for a class set of something, plus a few extras:
class set of 30 + 5 to cannibalize as parts inevitably go missing
I've looked up definitions...
a : to take salvageable parts from (something, such as a disabled
machine) for use in building or repairing another machine
b : to make use of (a part taken from one thing) in building, repairing, or
creating something else
and synonyms, but haven't found a single word synonym to use--only phrases such as "dismantle for parts."
single-word-requests synonyms
single-word-requests synonyms
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Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
3 hours ago
"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
3 hours ago
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Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
3 hours ago
"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
3 hours ago
Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
3 hours ago
Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
3 hours ago
"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
3 hours ago
"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
3 hours ago
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In this context, I invite you to consider using "to repurpose" or "for repairs", for instance "class set of 30 + 5 for repurposing, as parts inevitably go missing"
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First of all, cannibalise is an accepted form for taking apart machines for their parts. It is also used in French (i.e. cannibaliser) and Dutch (i.e. kannibaliseren).
Recycle (Wiktionary, 2018):
To break down and reuse component materials.
E.g. "+ 5 units to recycle"
OR
Salvage (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018):
to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost
E.g. "+ 5 units for salvaging parts"
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A common term is teardown as in an act of completely dismantling something.
often used with the intention of rebuilding as in racing cars
see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_teardown
class set of 30 + 5 to teardown as parts inevitably go missing
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In this context, I invite you to consider using "to repurpose" or "for repairs", for instance "class set of 30 + 5 for repurposing, as parts inevitably go missing"
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First of all, cannibalise is an accepted form for taking apart machines for their parts. It is also used in French (i.e. cannibaliser) and Dutch (i.e. kannibaliseren).
Recycle (Wiktionary, 2018):
To break down and reuse component materials.
E.g. "+ 5 units to recycle"
OR
Salvage (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018):
to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost
E.g. "+ 5 units for salvaging parts"
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First of all, cannibalise is an accepted form for taking apart machines for their parts. It is also used in French (i.e. cannibaliser) and Dutch (i.e. kannibaliseren).
Recycle (Wiktionary, 2018):
To break down and reuse component materials.
E.g. "+ 5 units to recycle"
OR
Salvage (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018):
to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost
E.g. "+ 5 units for salvaging parts"
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First of all, cannibalise is an accepted form for taking apart machines for their parts. It is also used in French (i.e. cannibaliser) and Dutch (i.e. kannibaliseren).
Recycle (Wiktionary, 2018):
To break down and reuse component materials.
E.g. "+ 5 units to recycle"
OR
Salvage (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018):
to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost
E.g. "+ 5 units for salvaging parts"
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First of all, cannibalise is an accepted form for taking apart machines for their parts. It is also used in French (i.e. cannibaliser) and Dutch (i.e. kannibaliseren).
Recycle (Wiktionary, 2018):
To break down and reuse component materials.
E.g. "+ 5 units to recycle"
OR
Salvage (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018):
to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost
E.g. "+ 5 units for salvaging parts"
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A common term is teardown as in an act of completely dismantling something.
often used with the intention of rebuilding as in racing cars
see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_teardown
class set of 30 + 5 to teardown as parts inevitably go missing
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A common term is teardown as in an act of completely dismantling something.
often used with the intention of rebuilding as in racing cars
see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_teardown
class set of 30 + 5 to teardown as parts inevitably go missing
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A common term is teardown as in an act of completely dismantling something.
often used with the intention of rebuilding as in racing cars
see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_teardown
class set of 30 + 5 to teardown as parts inevitably go missing
answered 2 hours ago
KJO
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A common term is teardown as in an act of completely dismantling something.
often used with the intention of rebuilding as in racing cars
see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_teardown
class set of 30 + 5 to teardown as parts inevitably go missing
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Considering we generally use it in the phrase "cannibalize for parts", I'm almost tempted to post "dismantle" an answer, but you've already ruled that one out.
– SomethingDark
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"Part out" is an idiom with essentially the same meaning as this sense of "cannibalize".
– Hot Licks
3 hours ago