teat

Example Sentences

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That suggests mechanical transfer during milking, when a separate cup is put on each teat.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 25, 2024

One day this past October, Ms. Stefanik stood in front of a dozen gigantic bins of bovine teat cleanser, decrying the war on chocolate milk to a nodding crowd of farmers.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

To give up the Queen’s contribution without also giving up that of the Prince, commentators noted, hardly amounts to weaning oneself from the royal teat altogether.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 10, 2020

“They crawl into their mother’s pouch and essentially latch onto a teat and just nurse and develop,” Winkelmann said.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2018

“Twice as big as when you left us, and thrice as loud. When he wants the teat, you can hear him wail in Eastwatch.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin