Definition of Milk
Milk
milk
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an opaque fluid, usually white or whiteish in color and rich in proteins and fats, produced by female mammals as nourishment for their offspring, especially such a substance from cows that is consumed by humans;
e.g. I like my coffee with milk and sugar.
(noun)
a white to whitish fluid obtained from some plants or plant parts, such as coconuts or various nuts;
e.g. The curry contains coconut milk, which makes it creamy.
(verb)
to obtain milk from cows or other animals such as sheep or goats, either mechanically or by hand;
e.g. He has to milk the cows early in the morning.
(verb)
to exploit someone for a particular purpose, typically by taking small amounts of money from them regularly over a long period of time;
e.g. This venture will milk him of all of his savings.
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