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/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/Definitions
Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.
The act of insemination by natural or artificial means.
The act of copulation in animals.
The good manners regarded as characteristic of the aristocracy and conferred by heredity.
/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/Definitions
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
To give birth to; to be the native place of.
Example: a pond breeds fish; a northern country breeds stout men
Of animals, to mate.
To keep animals and have them reproduce in a way that improves the next generation’s qualities.
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Of, relating to or used for breeding.
Example: Your toothbrush is a breeding ground for bacteria.