Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suckle
verb
/ˈsʌk.əl/
Definition
To feed a baby or young animal at its mother’s breast.
Examples
- The mother cow will suckle her calf until it is weaned.
- She needed to suckle her newborn baby frequently for adequate nourishment.
- The bond formed during the early days of suckling is crucial for young mammals.
Meaning
Suckle refers to the act of feeding an infant or a young animal by allowing it to nurse from the breast or teat.
Synonyms
- nurse
- feed
- gravidate
