whelp (Meaning)
whelp (n)
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
whelp (v)
give birth to (a puppy)
whelp (n.)
One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.
A child; a youth; -- jocosely or in contempt.
One of the longitudinal ribs or ridges on the barrel of a capstan or a windless; -- usually in the plural; as, the whelps of a windlass.
One of the teeth of a sprocket wheel.
whelp (v. i.)
To bring forth young; -- said of the female of the dog and some beasts of prey.
whelp (v. t.)
To bring forth, as cubs or young; to give birth to.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whelp
Synonyms:
- tyke
- nestling
- rapscallion
- preteen
- subteen
- rascal
- urchin
- weanling
- rug rat
- bantling
- cherub
- devil
- rogue
- nipper
- imp
- shaver
- preschooler
- kindergartener
- babe
- whippersnapper
- newborn
- teener
- kindergartner
- teenybopper
- lad
- schoolboy
- schoolkid
- jackanapes
- schoolgirl
- schoolchild
- mischief
- minor
- stripling
- hoyden
- neonate
- hellion
- toddler
- tween
- tot
- tike
Antonyms:
whelp Sentence Examples
- The wolf's whelp howled pitifully, yearning for its mother's return.
- The lioness guarded her whelp fiercely, protecting it from the hyenas.
- The young whelp stumbled and fell, eliciting a concerned cry from its pack.
- The hunter tracked the deer by following the squeals of its whelp.
- The whelp's sharp claws tore into the bark of the tree, leaving a lasting mark.
- The eagle's whelp soared high above the cliffs, its wings outstretched.
- The orphaned whelp was taken in by a compassionate farmer who cared for it.
- The whelp's playful antics brought joy to the entire household.
- The injured whelp whined softly, seeking comfort and healing.
- The whelp's piercing gaze held a wisdom that belied its young age.
FAQs About the word whelp
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf, give birth to (a puppy)One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.
cub,kid, child, chick, teenager, baby, kiddo, adolescent, youth, sprat
adult, adult, grown-up,grown-up, elder, oldster, elder, oldster, ancient, senior
The wolf's whelp howled pitifully, yearning for its mother's return.
The lioness guarded her whelp fiercely, protecting it from the hyenas.
The young whelp stumbled and fell, eliciting a concerned cry from its pack.
The hunter tracked the deer by following the squeals of its whelp.
