1. a young pig that has been weaned
Usage: agricultural

Examples

• The farmer separated the shoats from their mother when they were eight weeks old.
• Each shoat weighed about thirty pounds at weaning time.
• The shoats were moved to a separate pen with fresh straw.
• Market prices for shoats have increased this season.
• The veterinarian examined all the shoats for signs of illness.
• These shoats will be ready for market in a few months.