suckling

UK
/ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/

Translations

sucklingnoun
sucklings
pl
UK
/ˈsʌklɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
The farmer checked on the suckling piglets in the barn.
Фермер проверил сосунков в сарае.
The mother carefully held the suckling in her arms.
Мать осторожно держала младенца на руках.
Additional translations
sucklingadjective
more suckling
Comp.
most suckling
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
The suckling pig was the highlight of the feast.
Молочный поросенок был гвоздем пира.
suckleverb

suckling

Gerund

suckled
Past Simple
suckled
Past Participle
suckling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌk.əl/
US
/ˈsʌk.əl/
кормить грудью
The mother bear will suckle her cubs until they are strong enough to find food on their own.
Медведица будет кормить грудью своих детенышей, пока они не станут достаточно сильными, чтобы самостоятельно находить пищу.
The baby goat began to suckle from its mother shortly after birth.
Козленок начал сосать у своей матери вскоре после рождения.

Definitions

sucklingnoun
A young mammal that is still being fed milk from its mother.
The farmer checked on the suckling calves to ensure they were healthy.
An infant or young child who is still nursing.
The mother cradled her suckling in her arms, gently rocking him to sleep.
sucklingadjective
Relating to a young mammal that is still nursing or being fed milk from its mother.
The farmer took special care of the suckling calves to ensure they received enough nutrition.
suckleverb
To give milk to a young animal or child from the breast or udder.
The mother cat will suckle her kittens until they are old enough to eat solid food.
To nurture, sustain, or support (someone or something) in a way likened to feeding with milk.
Government subsidies continued to suckle the industry long after it should have stood on its own.
To draw milk from the breast or udder; to nurse.
The newborn foal suckled eagerly from its mother.