n. The young of the dog, wolf, lion, tiger, bear, seal, etc., but especially of the dog; a cub: sometimes applied to the whole canine species, whether young or old.n. A youth; a cub; a puppy: a term of contempt.n. A kind of ship.n. Nautical, one of several longitudinal projections from the barrel of a capstan, windlass, or winch, provided to take the strain of the chain or rope which is being hove upon, and afford a firmer hold.n. One of the teeth of a sprocket-wheel.To bring forth young, as the female of the dog and various beasts of prey.To bring forth, as a bitch, lioness, and many beasts of prey; hence, to give birth to; originate: used in contempt.