intransitive verb. To remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind.

intransitive verb. To deprive of vital elements or resources, such as personnel, equipment, or funding, for use elsewhere.

intransitive verb. To draw on as a major source.

intransitive verb. To practice cannibalism on.

intransitive verb. To practice cannibalism.

verb. same as cannibalise.

verb. Alternative form of cannibalise.

verb. use parts of something to repair something else

verb. eat human flesh

"You cannibalize and that's why we use the term cannibalize because that's exactly what is happening not only to us, but to others."