NURSED

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

Example: "She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy."

To breastfeed: to be fed at the breast.

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

Example: "She nursed him back to health."

To treat kindly and with extra care

Example: "She nursed the rosebush and that season it bloomed."

To manage with care and economy

To drink slowly

To foster, to nourish

To hold closely to one's chest

Example: "Would you like to nurse the puppy?"

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