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cub

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1. cub - Noun

2. cub - Verb

Meaning

A young animal, esp. the young of the bear.

Jocosely or in contempt, a boy or girl, esp. an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.

To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of persons.

A stall for cattle.

A cupboard.

To shut up or confine.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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One thing more dangerous than getting between a grizzly sow and her cub is getting between a businessman and a dollar bill. Edward Abbey

When you're asked to fly a 747 you better at least be able to fly a Piper cub. Edward James Olmos

When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants. Saskya Pandita

The cub does not teach the Wolf. Russian Proverb

It is better to be the cub of a live jackal than of a dead lion. Ethiopian Proverb

Don't teach the tiger cub to eat meat. Malawi Proverb

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