nursing

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The work of caring for sick or injured people as a trained nurse.

   She studied nursing for four years before working in a hospital.

   After many years in nursing, he moved into hospital management.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Having to do with nurses or the work they do.

   The nursing staff checked on every patient before midnight.

   She enrolled in a nursing program at the local college.

3. 3
   noununcountable

   Feeding a baby with milk from the breast.

   Like a baby animal drinking milk straight from its mother.

   Nursing gave the newborn important protection against illness.

   She found nursing painful during the first few days.

   Similarbreastfeeding, suckling

4. 4
   adjective

   Producing milk to feed a baby or young animal right now.

   The nursing mother woke several times each night to feed her baby.

   A nursing cow needs plenty of fresh water and good feed.

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5. 5
   verb

   Present participle of nurse. Use this form for something happening right now.

   She is nursing her father back to health after his operation.

   The vet is nursing the injured owl until it can fly again.

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