noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The mother dog protected her whelps from the cold wind. " animal nature biology family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An insolent youth; a mere child. Examples : "The young whelps in the class argued constantly with the teacher. " age character person attitude human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of ship. Examples : "The historian described how whelps were often used for coastal trade due to their maneuverability in shallow waters. " nautical vehicle sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of several wooden strips to prevent wear on a windlass on a clipper-era ship. Examples : "The carpenter carefully inspected the whelps on the windlass, ensuring they were securely fastened to protect the wood from the anchor chain's constant friction. " nautical sailing part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tooth on a sprocket wheel (compare sprocket and cog). Examples : "The bicycle chain kept slipping because several whelps on the rear sprocket were worn down. " machine part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of she-dog, she-wolf, vixen, etc.) To give birth. Examples : "The bitch whelped." animal biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
