feeding
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that feeds.
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an instance of eating or of taking or being given nourishment.
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grazing land.
Other Word Forms
- nonfeeding adjective
- unfeeding adjective
Etymology
Origin of feeding
before 900; Middle English feding, Old English fēding. See feed, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Mammals are not the only creatures that take in alcohol as part of normal feeding.
From Science Daily
And the speeds won’t be nearly as severe as January’s winds, which reached 100 mph in some places, feeding two major fires on opposite sides of the county.
From Los Angeles Times
He relied on a breathing mask and feeding tube.
From BBC
It’s expensive feeding and housing a family of seven, especially with increases in the cost of living.
From MarketWatch
"It's a great step forward in helping children with the weaning process, with feeding and healthy eating," she said.
From BBC
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