There are many ways in which forces can be manipulated. It is often easier to work with a large, complicated system of forces by reducing it to an ever decreasing number of smaller problems. This is called the resolution of forces or force systems.
- To deprive of anything exceptionable; as, to geld a book, or a story; to expurgate.
A gelding is an adult male horse that has been neutered; unable to reproduce. There are two primary reasons for gelding a horse. I prevent a population explosion among horses. But, the primary reason is to gentle them. Neutered, they no longer produce testosterone.