1. the care and training of children or young animals
2. the breeding and raising of animals

1. present participle of rear: bringing up and caring for children or young animals
2. present participle of rear: standing up on the hind legs
Usage: used of horses and other animals

Examples

• The rearing of children requires patience and dedication.
• Horse rearing is a complex agricultural practice.
• She is rearing three young children on her own.
• The farmers are rearing cattle for beef production.
• The stallion was rearing up in excitement.
• Good rearing involves teaching proper values and behavior.
• They specialize in the rearing of prize-winning sheep.