Suckled: meaning, definitions and examples

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suckled

 

[ หˆsสŒkษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeding young

Suckled refers to the act of feeding a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or teat. It is a crucial process for the nourishment and growth of offspring in mammals. The term can also describe the act of drawing nourishment from a source, either literally or metaphorically.

Synonyms

breastfed, fed, nursed.

Examples of usage

  • The mother suckled her newborn calf.
  • The infant was suckled until he was old enough for solid food.
  • Many animals will suckle their young for the first few weeks of life.

Translations

Translations of the word "suckled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amamantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคง เคชเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรคugen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyusui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karmiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽˆไนณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท donner le sein

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amamantar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emzirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์œ  ์ˆ˜์œ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุถุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kojit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kojit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“บไนณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dojiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผd vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amamantar

Etymology

The word 'suckled' is the past tense of 'suckle,' which originates from Middle English 'succlen,' derived from the Old English 'sucian,' meaning 'to suck.' The root is connected to similar words in other Germanic languages, indicating a common heritage in the way languages developed in this family. The concept of suckling is deeply ingrained in the biological and social practices of mammals, reflecting the importance of maternal care in the survival of young. Through the centuries, as language evolved, the term has maintained its association with breastfeeding and the essential act of providing nourishment through suckling. The historical context of the word remains significant, as it relates to child-rearing practices and the ongoing significance of maternal bonding through feeding.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,349, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.