Whelp

hwelp, n. The young of the canine species, and of beasts of prey a puppy cub a child youth, — jocosely or contemptuously so called. — v. [whelped (hwelpt), whelping.] To bring forth young, as the female of the canine species and some beasts of prey. [AS. hwelp, D. welp, Ic. hvdpr, a puppy.] — Whelps of a windla , capstan, etc. (Naut.) Short, upright pieces of wood, etc., placed round the barrel, to prevent being chafed.