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yearling
This term is used primarily in livestock management and equestrian contexts to denote a specific developmental stage. It serves as a precise technical marker for animals that have passed their first birthday but have not yet reached two years of age, distinguishing them from foals or lambs.
While it functions as both a noun and an adjective, the noun usage is most common when referring to the animal as a distinct category of stock. In professional breeding and auction settings, the term carries a connotation of potential and value, as a yearling's physical development is a key indicator of its future performance or quality.
Meanings
Examples
The farmer sold the yearling to a neighbor for a fair price.
I wonder if this yearling will grow as tall as its sire.
The yearling colt is already showing great speed in the paddock.
We need to adjust the feed for the yearling sheep.
The rancher specializes in breeding yearling horses for racing.
A yearling elk wandered into the campsite during the night.