n. The young of certain quadrupeds, especially of the bear, fox, and wolf, also of the lion and tiger (more commonly whelp), and rarely of the dog and some others; a puppy; a whelp.n. A coarse or uncouth boy or girl: in contempt or reprobation.n. Hence An assistant to a physician or surgeon in a hospital.To bring forth, as a cub or cubs.Contemptuously, to bring forth young, as a woman.n. A lump; a heap; a confused mass.n. A stall for cattle; a crib.n. A chest; a bin.n. A cupboard.To shut up or confine.n. An abbreviation of cubic.