suckling
Pronunciation
/ˈsəkɫɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "suckling"in English

Suckling
01

the act of a baby feeding at the mother's breast

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The nurse observed the baby's suckling carefully.
02

a young mammal that has not been weaned

03

an infant considered in relation to its nurse

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