What is another word for porker?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔːkə] (IPA)

The word "porker" refers to a pig that is raised for meat, but there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this animal. Some other words for a pig raised for food include hog, swine, boar, and sow. These words are often used interchangeably, but each has its own specific meaning. A hog is a male pig that has been castrated, while a boar is an uncastrated male. A sow is a female pig that has given birth, while swine is a broader term that can encompass any pig. Whatever word you choose, it's important to remember that these animals are raised for food and deserve humane treatment.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      pig.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      pork, sow.

What are the hypernyms for Porker?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Porker?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Porker

While Frank, Harry and Sikaso were bargaining behind a hut, over the price to be charged for a razor-backed porker of suspicious appearance the village suddenly became filled with an uproar of angry shouts and tumult.
"The Boy Aviators in Africa"
Captain Wilbur Lawton
He insisted, however, upon the unconditional liberation of four particularly promising specimens of the genus, porker.
"The History of Peru"
Henry S. Beebe
Keep watch, however, where you are, while I go down and cut up the porker.
"With Axe and Rifle"
W.H.G. Kingston

Famous quotes with Porker

  • I played the trumpet a bit like a porker, I think.
    Boris Vian

Similar words: cow, piggy, matzo ball

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