noun🔗ShareCachorros, críasA 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."The mother dog protected her whelps from the cold wind. "La perra madre protegió a sus cachorros del viento frío.animalnaturebiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJoven insolente, mocosoAn insolent youth; a mere child."The young whelps in the class argued constantly with the teacher. "Los jóvenes mocosos de la clase discutían constantemente con el profesor.agecharacterpersonattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipo de barcoA kind of ship."The historian described how whelps were often used for coastal trade due to their maneuverability in shallow waters. "El historiador describió cómo los tipos de barco se usaban a menudo para el comercio costero debido a su maniobrabilidad en aguas poco profundas.nauticalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareListones de madera para evitar el desgaste en un cabrestante en un barco de la época de los clíperesOne of several wooden strips to prevent wear on a windlass on a clipper-era ship."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. "El carpintero inspeccionó cuidadosamente los listones de madera del cabrestante, asegurándose de que estuvieran bien sujetos para proteger la madera de la fricción constante de la cadena del ancla.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiente, diente de ruedaA tooth on a sprocket wheel (compare sprocket and cog)."The bicycle chain kept slipping because several whelps on the rear sprocket were worn down. "La cadena de la bicicleta seguía resbalando porque varios dientes de la rueda dentada trasera estaban desgastados.machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParir, dar a luz(of she-dog, she-wolf, vixen, etc.) To give birth."The bitch whelped."La perra parió.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading