whelp

the young of a dog or wolf

{A bitch giving birth to a litter of pups is ‘to whelp’ or ‘whelping’.}

Figures of Speech:

1.

whelp (noun)  =

(a)  a child; a reckless and ill-mannered young man

capstan of a boat/ship

(b)  a ridge or groove on the barrel of a capstan (‘capstan’ = a drum-like apparatus on a boat or ship, around which a stout rope is wound, used to lifts weights – anchors, etc.

2.

to whelp (verb)  =  to cause to begin, usually of evil schemes, plans…

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