nursing

Definition

  • noun: the job of taking care of people who are sick, injured, or old
  • noun: the profession of a 'nurse'

Examples

  • The player is still out 'nursing' an ankle injury. = The player is still out 'nursing' her ankle. [=the player is caring for her injured ankle so that it will not get worse]

  • He went to 'nursing school'. [=a school that trains people to be nurses]

  • She has been employed in 'nursing' for several years now.

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