cub

A young bear, lion, fox, wolf, or similar animal.

• The bear has two cubs.
• A lion cub played beside its mother.
• The fox carried her cub back to the den.

Common phrases: bear cub, lion cub, fox cub, newborn cub

For a bear, fox, lion, or similar animal to give birth to its young.

• The fox will cub in spring.
• The bear cubbed in a sheltered den.
• Has this lioness cubbed before?

Similar words: give birth

Common phrases: cub in spring, cub in captivity, cub in something