1. cared for someone who is sick or injured
Usage: past tense of nurse
2. fed a baby with milk from the breast
Usage: past tense of nurse
3. held and cared for something carefully
Usage: past tense of nurse; often used with emotions or drinks

Examples

• She nursed her sick mother back to health.
• The wounded soldier was nursed by volunteers.
• The mother nursed her newborn baby.
• He nursed his coffee while reading the newspaper.
• She nursed a grudge against her former boss.
• The gardener nursed the delicate seedlings through winter.
• He nursed his injured ankle for several days.