Yearling

Definitions

1. An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).
2. A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st.
3. A sophomore at West Point military academy.
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Examples

“a yearling lamb”

“Tom Fettig and his wife, Kim, were there with 60 yearlings, about half of a herd they were helping their son raise⟳ on the outskirts of Bismarck.”

“"But is a plebe forbidden to stroll here?" "If a plebe did have⟳ the brass to try⟳ it," replied Anstey slowly, "I reckon he would have⟳ to fight⟳ the whole yearling class in turn⟳."”

“As a yearling, he admitted to doing his part in ensuring that plebes knew their place⟳ at the Academy, […]”

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