The word "cull" means to select or remove certain items or individuals from a larger group, usually based on specific criteria or to reduce the overall number. Full definition
Nelson gives no clues as to what he will cook up in Venice, but, he concedes, it is a new work, and he remains committed to his up - from - the - ground style of building installations from materials culled from the world around him. (artnews.com)
Yet he said recently that it takes «political courage» to pursue the policy of culling of badgers in the face of widespread opposition. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
While this would reduce the pressure on larger mammals, this may or may not stop the practice of culling in parks. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)