Uk English Meaning of whelp

puppy

Other Uk English words related to puppy

Definitions and Meaning of whelp in English

Wordnet

whelp (n)

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

Wordnet

whelp (v)

give birth to (a puppy)

Webster

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.

Webster

whelp (v. i.)

To bring forth young; -- said of the female of the dog and some beasts of prey.

Webster

whelp (v. t.)

To bring forth, as cubs or young; to give birth to.

FAQs About the word whelp

puppy

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.

child,cub,Kid,Teenager,baby,child,baby,bud,chap,chick

adult,elder,oldster,grown-up,ancient,old-timer,senior,Senior citizen,golden-ager,middle-aged person

whelming => overwhelming, whelmed => overwhelmed, whelm => swamp, whelky => whelk, whelked => flayed,