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breed

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1breed

verb \ˈbrēd\
bred \ˈbred\ breed·ing

Definition of BREED

transitive verb
1
: to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
2
: to propagate (plants or animals) sexually and usually under controlled conditions
3
a : mate b : to mate with : inseminate c : impregnate 1
intransitive verb
1
a : to produce offspring by sexual union b : copulate, mate
2
: to propagate animals or plants