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Meaning of whelp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whelp

Pronunciation:/wɛlp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

  2. An insolent youth; a mere child.

  3. A kind of ship.

  4. One of several wooden strips to prevent wear on a windlass on a clipper-era ship.