dummy (teat)

  • 1Teat — is an alternative word for the nipple of a mammary gland, in humans referred to as a breast, from which milk is discharged. Similarly in cows, goats, etc., it is the projection from the udder through which milk is discharged. The rubber… …

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  • 2dummy — ► NOUN (pl. dummies) 1) a model or replica of a human being. 2) an object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real one. 3) Brit. a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on. 4) (in sport) a feigned pass or kick. 5) informal …

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  • 3dummy — /ˈdʌmi / (say dumee) noun (plural dummies) 1. an imitation or copy of something, as for display, to indicate appearance, exhibit clothing, etc. 2. Colloquial a stupid person; dolt. 3. someone who has nothing to say or who takes no active part in… …

  • 4dummy — n., adj., & v. n. (pl. ies) 1 a model of a human being, esp.: a a ventriloquist s doll. b a figure used to model clothes in a shop window etc. c a target used for firearms practice. 2 (often attrib.) a a counterfeit object used to replace or… …

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  • 5dummy — noun (plural dummies) 1》 a model or replica of a human being. 2》 an object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real one.     ↘Brit. a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on. 3》 (chiefly in rugby and soccer) a feigned pass …

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  • 6Pacifier — This article is about the baby pacifier. For other uses, see Pacifier (disambiguation). A pacifier A pacifier (known as a dummy or soother in some countries) is a rubber, plastic, or silicone nipple given to an infant or other young child to suck …

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  • 7List of words having different meanings in British and American English: A–L — Differences between American and British English American English …

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  • 8soother — 1. adjective truer. 2. noun A plastic device that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. Syn: binky, dummy, pacifier 3. verb To s …

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  • 9bust — Synonyms and related words: abase, abasement, ado, apprehend, apprehension, arch, arrest, arrestation, arrestment, bacchanal, bacchanalia, bacchanalian, backfire, bad times, bag, bang, bankrupt, bankruptcy, barrow, bat, be ruined, become… …

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