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Suckling (Noun)

A young mammal that has not been weaned.

Nouns denoting animals.

The suckling fawn stumbled and fell, its legs still unsteady.
A suckling pig is a young pig that has not been weaned from its mother.
In the litter, the sucklings were sleeping piled on top of one another.
As she watched the mama bear and her sucklings play, she felt a sense of wonder.
The suckling lamb nuzzled its mother's belly, searching for milk.

Feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The mother cradled her newborn in her arms, tenderly watching as the suckling infant latched onto her breast.
During the suckling process, the baby's tongue and lips stimulate the nipple, releasing milk from the breast.
Breastfeeding experts recommend that mothers establish a good latch to ensure effective suckling and minimize discomfort.
The suckling rhythm of the baby helped to stimulate the mother's letdown reflex, releasing a steady flow of milk.
In the early days of suckling, the baby may nurse frequently, sometimes every 2-3 hours, to establish a good milk supply.

English poet and courtier (1609-1642).

Nouns denoting people.

Sir John Suckling was an English poet and courtier who was known for his charming and witty verse.
The English poet and courtier Sir John Suckling was a prominent figure in the royal court of King Charles I.
As a young man, Sir John Suckling was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he developed his skills as a poet and courtier.
Sir John Suckling's poetry is characterized by its clever wordplay and witty observations on life and love.
Despite his promising career as a poet and courtier, Sir John Suckling's life was cut short when he died in 1642 at the age of 33.

An infant considered in relation to its nurse.

Nouns denoting people.

The suckling lay contentedly in its mother's arms, nursing peacefully.
The nurse gently rocked the suckling back and forth, trying to soothe its cries.
As a suckling, the infant was completely dependent on its mother for nourishment and comfort.
The suckling's tiny hands grasped at its mother's fingers as it fed, a look of concentration on its face.
The nurse carefully burped the suckling after feeding, making sure it was comfortable before laying it down to rest.