Synonyms for cub


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhb
Phonetic Transcription : kÊŒb


Définition of cub

Origin :
  • 1520s, cubbe "young fox," of unknown origin; perhaps from Old Irish cuib "whelp," or from Old Norse kobbi "seal." Extended to the young of bears, lions, etc., after 1590s. The native word was whelp. Cub Scout is from 1922.
  • noun young
Example sentences :
  • As he spoke he glared at her as a lion might glare at thought of being defeated by a cub.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • But there were other forces at work in the cub, the greatest of which was growth.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • Midway in the passage, the current picked up the cub and swept him downstream.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • The cub experienced another access of affection on the part of his mother.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • The cub, who had thus received a name in the world, lay and watched.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • It was a lynx kitten, partly grown, like the cub, but not so large.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • The heritage was too compelling for a wolf that was only a cub.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • The other Indians laughed loudly, and urged the man on to pick up the cub.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • She had heard the cry of her cub and was dashing to save him.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • But to the cub the spectacle of her protective rage was pleasing.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

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