nipple

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшой выступ молочной железы или гибкий колпачок на детской бутылочке для кормления или соске-пустышке.

A noun referring to a small projection of a mammary gland, or a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier.

1. Anatomical projectionB2formal

   The small, raised projection on the surface of a mammary gland, through which milk is secreted.

   Сосок

   • The baby latched onto the mother's nipple to feed.
   • Nipples can vary in size and shape among individuals.
   • The doctor examined the patient's nipple for any abnormalities.

   Synonymsdugmammillapapillateat

2. Feeding bottle capB1formal

   A flexible, often rubber or silicone cap attached to a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier, designed for sucking.

   Соска

   • She replaced the old nipple on the baby bottle with a new one.
   • The pacifier's nipple is made of soft silicone.
   • Make sure the nipple is clean before giving the bottle to the baby.

   Synonymsteat