nipple vs teething ring

nipple

noun
  • An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. 

  • The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. 

  • A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. 

  • Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards. 

  • A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed. 

  • Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part. 

  • An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. 

  • A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. 

  • A pointing stick. 

verb
  • To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple. 

  • To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding. 

teething ring

noun
  • An object designed for a baby or toddler to chew during the teething stage 

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