Yearling: meaning, definitions and examples
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yearling
[ ˈjɪr.lɪŋ ]
animal age
A yearling is an animal, particularly a horse, that is between one and two years old. In the context of livestock, yearlings are typically noted for their growth and development, as they are past the weaning stage but not yet fully grown.
Synonyms
colt, filly, foal, young animal.
Examples of usage
- The yearling was running around the pasture.
- She decided to sell the yearling at the auction.
- Yearlings require special care to ensure proper development.
- The trainer specializes in working with yearlings.
Translations
Translations of the word "yearling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 potranco
🇮🇳 एक वर्षीय घोड़ा
🇩🇪 Jährling
🇮🇩 anak kuda
🇺🇦 однорічне тварина
🇵🇱 roczniak
🇯🇵 1歳の馬
🇫🇷 un poulain de un an
🇪🇸 potro de un año
🇹🇷 bir yaşındaki at
🇰🇷 1세의 말
🇸🇦 خيل بعمر سنة
🇨🇿 hříbě
🇸🇰 ročne zviera
🇨🇳 一岁的小马
🇸🇮 enoleten konj
🇮🇸 eitt árs hestur
🇰🇿 жас ат
🇬🇪 ერთწლიანი ცხენი
🇦🇿 bir yaşlı at
🇲🇽 potro de un año
Etymology
The term 'yearling' traces its origins to the combination of 'year' and the suffix '-ling,' which denotes something young or small. The word 'year' comes from Old English 'gēar,' referring to a period of twelve months, while '-ling' is a diminutive suffix in Old English. Historically, 'yearling' has been used chiefly in reference to horses, but over time, it has expanded to include any young farm animal that is one year old. The concept of age classification for domestic animals became important in agriculture, farming, and breeding practices. Yearlings are significant in these contexts because they denote an important developmental stage where the animals are transitioning from infancy to maturity, emphasizing the need for targeted care during this period.