suckle
Americanverb (used with object)
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to nurse at the breast or udder.
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to nourish or bring up.
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to put to suck.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to give (a baby or young animal) milk from the breast or (of a baby, etc) to suck milk from the breast
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(tr) to bring up; nurture
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of suckle
Example Sentences
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Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024
Meanwhile, Love Shaiska was struggling to suckle, forcing her parents to pull together cash to buy formula.
From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2021
There was no guarantee that the other mothers would protect Lucy, much less allow her to suckle, as that would mean fewer precious nutrients for their own calves.
From Scientific American • Jul. 20, 2021
Veterinarians listened to the cub’s heart and lungs, tested its suckle reflex and moved all four limbs to test muscular development.
From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2020
Like the lamb wobbling forward to suckle, Bryn's baby turned its head against its mother's warm skin and its mouth opened, searching.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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