Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suckler
noun
/ˈsʌk.lər/
Definition
A suckler is an animal, typically a cow, that is used for feeding a young calf through nursing.
Examples
- She has a herd of sucklers that graze in the green pastures.
- The farmer ensures that each suckler is well-nourished to support her calf’s growth.
- During the spring, sucklers are often seen with their calves in the fields.
Meaning
In a farming context, a suckler refers to a mother cow that provides milk to her calf, helping it grow until it can graze independently.
Synonyms
- nurse
- mother cow
- milker
