- present participle of suckle.
suckling
Example Sentences
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Roast pork belly redolent and tender as Castilian suckling pig.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
But a pregnant or suckling female is especially ravenous and will continue to forage for two for up to 1 year after giving birth.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
Prior studies have shown that non-nutritive suckling on a pacifier produces data that can be used to evaluate breastfeeding.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
In 2015, a research team from two U.S. universities tested tunes incorporating feline-centric sounds that included purring and a pulse reminiscent of suckling.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 2, 2024
A few dogs and several children were playing in the glow of the flames, waiting for the shiny pink suckling pig to be served.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
