Rearing Definition & Meaning
rearing
- adjective
- rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant"
- noun
- the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
"Rearing" in song lyrics
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"what is child rearing"
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"child rearing"
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"fennec fox rearing"
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Words that rhyme with rearing
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does rearing mean?
- rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant" the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
- What part of speech is rearing?
- Rearing is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does rearing have?
- Rearing has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).