Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tupping
verb
ˈtʌp.ɪŋ
Definition
The act of a male sheep mating with a female sheep.
Examples
- During the tupping season, farmers closely monitor their flocks to ensure successful breeding.
- The rams displayed territorial behavior during tupping, vying for the attention of the ewes.
Meaning
Tupping refers specifically to the breeding season of sheep when rams mate with ewes.
Synonyms
- breeding
- mating
- copulation
