Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoat
noun
/ʃoʊt/
Definition
A young pig, especially one that is weaned and not yet fully grown.
Examples
- The farmer raised several shoats before selling them at market.
- After weaning, the shoat began to explore its new surroundings.
- Many farmers prefer to keep shoats for better growth rates before butchering.
Meaning
The term ‘shoat’ refers to a pig that is typically between weaning age and about six months old.
Synonyms
- Piglet
- Young pig
