foal
noun
a young horse, mule, or related animal, especially one that is not yet one year of age.
foaling
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present participleof foal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That includes avoiding peak foaling periods and hot weather that would stress the horses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
Among those at the foaling was co-owner Ann Holbrook, who campaigned Zenyatta with her former husband, A&M Records co-founder Jerry Moss.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
“This particular herd is foaling now and pregnant now,” Jessica Blome, their lawyer, told Du on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2022
“If we have a mare foaling at 1 a.m. and another at 5 a.m., she is up watching both of them. She knows every horse she owns and there are no shortcuts with her.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2015
No fox Or foaling doe would be so sloppy.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
