Meaning of 'nurse'

noun

a woman who is the custodian of children

Synonyms: nanny

noun

one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

verb

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

Example: "I nursed my cold with Chinese herbal remedies."

verb

give suck to

Example: "The wetnurse suckled the infant"

Synonyms: suck

verb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Synonyms: hold

verb

treat carefully

Example: "I nursed my injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon."

verb

serve as a nurse