teats

Example Sentences

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He said there was no longer any way of sterilising their milk and bottle teats to the required standard.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

As a young man, Mr. Crawley realized he “didn’t want to yank” cows’ teats for the rest of his life and found work in a machine shop.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

While she enjoys a snack such as a high-energy pellet, a laser-controlled device finds her teats, cleans them and dries them, then attaches and milks.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2018

This portrait includes whether it will grow horns, the fat and protein composition of its milk, and the size and shape of its udder — an important consideration, because standardized milking machines require standard-size teats.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2015

I had Old Pru nearly empty and began stripping her teats to get the last drops of milk out, as if I’d forgotten all about what Sam was saying.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier