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suckle

 

[ หˆsสŒkษ™l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

infant feeding

To feed (a baby or young animal) with milk from the breast or teat.

Synonyms

breastfeed, nourish, nurse

Examples of usage

  • The baby was suckling contentedly at her mother's breast.
  • The puppies suckled eagerly from their mother.
Context #2 | Noun

animal behavior

The action or process of feeding by suckling.

Synonyms

feeding, nursing, suckling

Examples of usage

  • The suckle of the young piglets was a heartwarming sight.
  • The suckle of the calves provided a sense of comfort to the farmers.

Translations

Translations of the word "suckle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sugar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช saugen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyedot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะพะบั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ssaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chupar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นจ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุชุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๅฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sesati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรบga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™mizdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chupar

Etymology

The word 'suckle' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'sลซclian'. The act of suckling has been a fundamental aspect of nurturing offspring across various species for centuries. The verb 'suckle' emphasizes the intimate bond between a mother and her young, highlighting the natural instinct for nourishment and care. As a noun, 'suckle' describes the act of feeding through suckling, a universal behavior observed in mammals. The concept of suckling symbolizes the essence of maternal love and sustenance.

See also: suck, sucker, sucking, suckling.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,225, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.