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whelp

UK
/wɛlp/
US
/wɛlp/

Translations

whelpnoun
whelps
pl
UK
/wɛlp/
US
/wɛlp/
petitPour un jeune animal, en particulier un mammifère.
The mother dog watched over her whelp as it played in the grass.
La chienne veillait sur son petit pendant qu’il jouait dans l’herbe.
garnementFamilier, avec une nuance de mépris ou d’impertinence pour une personne jeune et inexpérimentée.
The seasoned sailors laughed at the whelp who had just joined the crew.
Les marins aguerris se moquaient du garnement qui venait de rejoindre l’équipage.
Additional translations
louveteauSurtout pour un jeune loup.
chiotSurtout pour un jeune chien.
Synonyms
cub
young animal
kitten
puppy
whelpverb
whelped
Past Simple
whelped
Past Participle
whelping
Gerund
UK
/wɛlp/
US
/wɛlp/
mettre basSe dit surtout des animaux.
The dog whelped six puppies last night.
La chienne a mis bas six chiots la nuit dernière.
Additional translations
avoir des petitsPlus général pour les animaux.
Synonyms
give birth
bear
produce
deliver

Definitions

whelpnoun
A young offspring of a mammal, especially a dog or wolf.
The mother dog watched over her whelp as it played in the grass.
A term used to describe a young, inexperienced person, often with a connotation of immaturity or brashness.
The seasoned sailors laughed at the whelp who had just joined the crew.
whelpverb
To give birth to whelps or young, especially in the case of certain animals like dogs.
The dog whelped six puppies last night.
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