adjective
sucking
SUH-kihng
adjective
1
Still feeding on mother's milk; not yet weaned.
"The farmer kept the sucking piglets close to the sow."
noun
1
The act of drawing something in with the mouth or by suction.
"The sucking sound from the drain meant it was finally clearing."
How to Use Sucking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a young animal still nursing, or the act/sound of sucking.
Word Forms
suckings plural
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The farmer kept the _____ piglets close to the sow.