Nurse Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Nurse

Meaning 1 : a woman who is the custodian of children

    Synonyms : nanny,  nursemaid
Meaning 2 : give suck to

    Example : The wetnurse suckled the infant,You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places

    Synonyms : breastfeed,  give suck,  lactate,  suck,  suckle,  wet-nurse
Meaning 3 : maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    Synonyms : entertain,  harbor,  harbour,  hold
Meaning 4 : one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

Meaning 5 : serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people

Meaning 6 : treat carefully

    Example : He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon,He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly

Meaning 7 : try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

    Example : He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs