Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Suckering.
Suckering - as a noun
A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chumpfall guyfoolgullmarkmugpatsysoft touchA shoot arising from a plant's roots
A drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)
Flesh of any of numerous north american food fishes with toothless jaws
An organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mostly north american freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
catostomidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Suckering - as a verb
To strip the suckers or shoots from; to deprive of suckers.
Example: "To sucker maize"
To produce suckers, to throw up additional stems or shoots.
To move or attach itself by means of suckers.
To fool someone; to take advantage of someone.
Example: "The salesman suckered him into signing an expensive maintenance contract."
Example Sentences
"The suckering of the plant was necessary to promote bushier growth."
"The gardener removed the suckering shoots to ensure the main plant grew stronger."
"The suckering technique was commonly used to produce rootstock for grafting."
"The farmer observed suckering in the field, which indicated the spread of invasive plants."
"The suckering of the tomato plant helped increase the yield of fruits."
Word Game Points
Is SUCKERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suckering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUCKERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUCKERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suckering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUCKERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SUCKERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suckering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUCKERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
