teat

[tiːt]

teat Definition

a nipple of the mammary gland of a female mammal, from which milk is sucked by the young.

Using teat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "teat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The calf was suckling on its mother's teat.

• Example

  She expressed milk from her teats to feed her baby.

• Example

  The piglets were fighting over the teats to get milk.

teat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for teat

• breast
• nipple
• tit

Phrases with teat

• dry teat

  a teat that is not producing milk

  Example

  The farmer had to separate the cow with the dry teat from the others.

• teat cup

  a cup-shaped device used to milk cows or goats

  Example

  The dairy farmer used a teat cup to milk his cows.

• teat dip

  a disinfectant solution applied to the teats of cows after milking to prevent infection

  Example

  The farmer used a teat dip to keep his cows healthy and prevent mastitis.

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Summary: teat in Brief

A 'teat' [tiːt] is a nipple on the mammary gland of a female mammal, used for feeding milk to their young. It is commonly used in farming and animal husbandry, as well as in medical contexts. Phrases like 'dry teat,' 'teat cup,' and 'teat dip' are used in farming to describe different aspects of milking cows or goats.