milking
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for milking, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The action of drawing milk from an animal, typically a cow or goat.
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Etymology
From Middle English milkinge, the -ing form of milk, itself from Old English meolc.
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What does “milking” mean?
The word “milking” means the action of drawing milk from an animal, typically a cow or goat. In plain terms, either the literal act of getting milk from an animal, or, informally, squeezing every last bit of advantage out of something.
How do you pronounce “milking”?
“Milking” is pronounced MIHL-kihng (/ˈmɪlkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “milking” in a sentence?
Here is “milking” used in a sentence: “Milking starts at five every morning on the farm.”
What part of speech is “milking”?
Depending on how it is used, “milking” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “milking” come from?
The word “milking” comes from Old English. From Middle English milkinge, the -ing form of milk, itself from Old English meolc.
Is “milking” a common word?
“Milking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “milking” have?
“Milking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the action of drawing milk from an animal, typically a cow or goat.