nursed

verb

1. 1

   To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

   “She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy.”

2. 2

   To breastfeed: to be fed at the breast.

3. 3

   To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.

   “She nursed him back to health.”

4. 4

   To treat kindly and with extra care

   “She nursed the rosebush and that season it bloomed.”

5. 5

   To manage with care and economy

6. 6

   To drink slowly

7. 7

   To foster, to nourish

8. 8

   To hold closely to one's chest

   “Would you like to nurse the puppy?”

9. 9

   To strike (billiard balls) gently, so as to keep them in good position during a series of shots.