Meaning of the word milking in English

What does milking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

milking

US /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/

Noun

the action or process of drawing milk from a cow or other animal

Example:
The farmer starts the milking process early in the morning.
Modern farms use machines for efficient milking.

Verb

present participle of milk

Example:
She was milking the cow by hand.
He's always milking his injury for sympathy.