Definition
detick
verb
- to remove ticks from (an animal or person)
Usage: transitive verb; often used in veterinary or pest-control contexts
Examples
- The veterinarian will detick the dog after it returns from the woods.
- Farmers detick their cattle regularly during tick season.
- She carefully deticked her child after a hike in the forest.
- The shelter staff detick all rescued animals before adoption.
- You should detick your pet immediately if you find ticks on it.