suckling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
   Sir John Suckling.
   
2. noun an infant considered in relation to its nurse
   nursling; nurseling.
   
3. noun a young mammal that has not been weaned
   
4. noun feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast
   lactation.
   
5. verb suck milk from the mother's breasts
   suckle.
   
   • the infant was suckling happily
6. verb give suck to
   wet-nurse; suckle; breastfeed; give suck; lactate; suck; nurse.
   
   • The wetnurse suckled the infant
   • You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places

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