teat
noun
\ ˈtit
, ˈtēt
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, ˈtēt
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Definition of teat
1
: the protuberance through which milk is drawn from an udder or breast : nipple
2
: a small projection or a nib (as on a mechanical part)
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Other Words from teat
teated
\ ˈti-təd
, ˈtē- \
adjective
, ˈtē- \
adjective
Examples of teat in a Sentence
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Mother devils are kinder to the four survivors, carrying them around, attached to their teats, for a hundred days. — Brian Handwerk, National Geographic, "'Bad moms' of the animal kingdom are only trying to survive," 10 May 2019 Clinical signs include blisters around the muzzle, tongue, ears, teats and coronary bands, the agricultural department said. — Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, "Viral disease spreads to livestock in 14 Colorado counties," 2 Aug. 2019 That some talented scientists would rather seek private-sector jobs in Washington than continue to suckle the taxpayer teat in Kansas City is, in my book, a welcome side effect. — Declan Leary, National Review, "The Republican Plan to Drain the Swamp," 23 July 2019 But for a generation of Southern Californians raised at the teat of taquerias and regional Mexican cuisine, the appeal of Naugles is almost indecipherable. — Gustavo Arellano, latimes.com, "Remember Naugles Tacos? Never heard of it? The cult Mexican fast-food chain is expanding," 10 July 2019 These carnivorous marsupials give birth to dozens of tiny, hairless imps—up to 50 at time—but only offer four teats in their pouches. — Brian Handwerk, National Geographic, "'Bad moms' of the animal kingdom are only trying to survive," 10 May 2019 For example, the algorithm may suggest adjusting the type of teat drip, the nutritional content of the feed or the amount of time each cow spends feeding. — Smithsonian, "This Connecticut Farm Is Milking Cows for Data," 11 July 2018 While the cows chow, a robotic arm, similar to the kind that pops quarter panels onto frames in auto factories, swerves into position under the cow’s udder, where lasers guide the gripper toward the teats to clean them. — Jason Nark, Philly.com, "Down on the farm with the robots and drones," 5 July 2018 Hold it in the non-milking hand, and, with the active hand, this: Index finger and thumb two inches above the teat, gripping it like a nipple. — Jeanette Winterson, The New Yorker, "Anyone Can Milk a Rubber Glove," 4 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'teat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for teat
teat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of teat
: the part of a female animal (such as a cow) through which a young animal receives milk
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teat
noun
\ ˈtit
, ˈtēt\
, ˈtēt\
Kids Definition of teat
: nipple sense 1
—used mostly of domestic animals
teat
noun
\ ˈtit
, ˈtēt
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, ˈtēt
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Medical Definition of teat
: the protuberance through which milk is drawn from an udder or breast : nipple