Yardling: meaning, definitions and examples
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yardling
[ ˈjɑːrdlɪŋ ]
young animal
A young animal, especially a horse, that is one year old.
Examples of usage
- He bought a yardling colt to raise and train.
- The yardling foal frolicked in the pasture.
- The yardling calf stayed close to its mother.
novice
A novice or beginner in a particular activity or field.
Examples of usage
- She was a yardling in the world of competitive swimming.
- Being a yardling in the art of cooking, he followed the recipe diligently.
- The yardling actor impressed the audience with his raw talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "yardling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 filhote de quintal
🇮🇳 यार्डलिंग
🇩🇪 Jungpflanze
🇮🇩 tanaman muda di halaman
🇺🇦 саджанець
🇵🇱 młoda roślina w ogrodzie
🇯🇵 ヤードリング
🇫🇷 jeune plante dans la cour
🇪🇸 planta joven en el patio
🇹🇷 bahçe fidanı
🇰🇷 마당의 어린 식물
🇸🇦 نبتة صغيرة في الفناء
🇨🇿 mladá rostlina na dvoře
🇸🇰 mladá rastlina na dvore
🇨🇳 院子里的幼苗
🇸🇮 mlada rastlina na dvorišču
🇮🇸 ung planta á garði
🇰🇿 ауладағы жас өсімдік
🇬🇪 ეზოში ახალგაზრდა მცენარე
🇦🇿 həyətdə gənc bitki
🇲🇽 planta joven en el patio
Etymology
The term 'yardling' originated in the 19th century and was initially used to refer to a young animal, particularly a horse, that was one year old. Over time, the word also came to be used figuratively to describe a novice or beginner in a specific activity or field. The dual usage of 'yardling' reflects its evolution from a term in animal husbandry to a broader term for inexperienced individuals. Today, 'yardling' continues to be used in both contexts, symbolizing youth and inexperience.