Cub

[kʌb]

Definition

(noun.) the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion.

(noun.) a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy).

(noun.) an awkward and inexperienced youth.

(verb.) give birth to cubs; 'bears cub every year'.

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Definition

(n.) A young animal, esp. the young of the bear.

(n.) Jocosely or in contempt, a boy or girl, esp. an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.

(v. t. & i.) To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of persons.

(n.) A stall for cattle.

(n.) A cupboard.

(v. t.) To shut up or confine.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Whelp, young beast (especially a young bear).[2]. [In contempt.] Child, young boy or young girl.

Checker: Wade

Definition

n. a cattle-pen: chest.

n. the young of certain animals as foxes &c.: a whelp: a young boy or girl (in contempt).—v.i. to bring forth young:—pr.p. cub′bing; pa.p. cubbed.—adjs. Cub′bish like a cub: awkward; Cub′-drawn (Shak.) drawn or sucked by cubs.—n. Cub′hood.—adj. Cub′less without cubs.

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