teat
Americannoun
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the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
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something resembling a teat.
noun
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the nipple of a mammary gland
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(in cows, etc) any of the projections from the udder through which milk is discharged See nipple
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something resembling a teat in shape or function, such as the rubber mouthpiece of a feeding bottle
Etymology
Origin of teat
1250–1300; Middle English tete < Old French < Germanic; see tit 2
Example Sentences
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That suggests mechanical transfer during milking, when a separate cup is put on each teat.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 25, 2024
One day this past October, Ms. Stefanik stood in front of a dozen gigantic bins of bovine teat cleanser, decrying the war on chocolate milk to a nodding crowd of farmers.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022
To give up the Queen’s contribution without also giving up that of the Prince, commentators noted, hardly amounts to weaning oneself from the royal teat altogether.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 10, 2020
When not competing for a teat, they can often be seen in a "cuddle puddle" formation - nestled close to each other and their mother for comfort and warmth.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2018
“Twice as big as when you left us, and thrice as loud. When he wants the teat, you can hear him wail in Eastwatch.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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