Definitions

1. noun

A small opening in a mammary gland through which milk is secreted, especially in female mammals.

“The cow’s teat was dried with a towel after milking.”

2. verb

To provide a baby with milk from one’s own body, especially by a mother.

“The new mother was learning to teat her baby.”

3. verb

To suck milk from the teat of an animal, especially a young animal.

“The calf was teating from its mother’s udder.”

4. noun

A small mouth or opening, especially one through which a liquid is expelled, such as the spout of a bottle.

“The teat on the bottle was clogged.”

5. noun

A nipple or spout, especially one on a bottle, pipe, or other container.

“The teat on the siphon was cracked.”