Definitions

1. noun

A young animal, especially a puppy or a cub; a newborn animal, especially a mammal.

“The breeder had a litter of adorable whelps, and they were already sold out.”

2. verb

To produce or give birth to young; to bring forth offspring.

“The mare whelped a healthy foal in the early morning.”

3. verb

To produce or give rise to something new, especially a new idea or a new situation.

“The company’s new policy will whelp a major change in their business strategy.”