weanling (Meaning)
weanling ()
a. & n. from Wean, v.
weanling (n.)
A child or animal newly weaned; a wean.
weanling (a.)
Recently weaned.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weanling
Synonyms:
- teenybopper
- rapscallion
- schoolgirl
- shaver
- lad
- teener
- subteen
- hoyden
- imp
- tomboy
- rogue
- nipper
- rascal
- preteen-ager
- stripling
- tween
- tad
- bobby-soxer
- mischief
- preteen
Antonyms:
weanling Sentence Examples
- The weanling piglets squealed loudly for their mother's milk.
- The farmer weaned the young calves gradually, reducing their milk intake over several days.
- Proper weaning practices are crucial for the health and development of weanling animals.
- The weanling foals were eager to explore their surroundings, galloping around the pasture.
- The orphaned lambs required specialized care as weanlings, including bottle-feeding and extra attention.
- Weanling kittens often experience separation anxiety when they are first removed from their mother.
- The veterinarian recommended supplementing the weanling's diet with mineral blocks to ensure adequate nutrition.
- The farm's weanling program is designed to prepare young animals for a life outside of their mothers' protection.
- The weanling puppies were playful and affectionate, eager to interact with their human companions.
- The weanling goats were introduced to a group of other young goats to help them socialize and learn from their peers.
FAQs About the word weanling
a. & n. from Wean, v., A child or animal newly weaned; a wean., Recently weaned.
child, kid, adolescent, tike, kiddo, whelp, infant, juvenile, toddler, bantling
senior citizen, old-timer, oldster, oldster, senior, adult, elder, old-timer,adult, ancient
The weanling piglets squealed loudly for their mother's milk.
The farmer weaned the young calves gradually, reducing their milk intake over several days.
Proper weaning practices are crucial for the health and development of weanling animals.
The weanling foals were eager to explore their surroundings, galloping around the pasture.
