noun
- the nipples of a female mammal, especially those used for nursing young
Usage: plural of teat; biological/veterinary term
Examples
- The cow’s teats were swollen before milking time.
- The veterinarian examined the sow’s teats for signs of infection.
- Newborn piglets instinctively search for their mother’s teats.
- The farmer cleaned the goat’s teats before beginning to milk.
- Each teat connects to mammary tissue that produces milk.
- The dairy worker checked that all four teats were functioning properly.