noun
a young sheep.
[mass noun] the flesh of a lamb as food:
we had roast lamb for supper
[as modifier]:
lamb chops
used figuratively as a symbol of meekness or innocence:
he accepted her decision like a lamb
used to describe or address someone regarded with affection or pity, especially a young child:
the poor lamb is very upset
verb
1 [no object] (of a ewe) give birth to lambs:
Shetland sheep lamb very easily
[with object] tend (ewes) at lambing time:
I lambed a flock of 30 ewes for a neighbour