5 letter words ending in LP

Scalp

Part of speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun: the skin covering the top of the human head, excluding the face and ears.
• As a verb: to remove the scalp of (someone).

Pronunciations:

• US: /skælp/
• UK: /skɑːlp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scalp" originated from the Old Norse word "skalpr" which means "a sheath for a sword." The word later evolved to mean "to cut off" or "to remove the scalp." In modern usage, "scalp" is commonly used to refer to the skin covering the top of the human head, excluding the face and ears. It is also used in the context of financial markets to refer to buying or selling securities for a profit.

Synonyms:

• As a noun: crown, pate, cranium.
• As a verb: skin, decapitate, behead.

Related Words: scald, scale, scape, scarp, scary.

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: She had a terrible headache and could feel the tightness in her scalp.
• As a verb: The Native Americans used to scalp their enemies as a sign of victory.

Here is the requested information on the word "whelp": Whelp

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A young offspring of a dog or wolf.
• Verb: To give birth to a litter of puppies or young animals.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɛlp/
• UK: /wɛlp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "whelp" originated from the Old English word "hwelp," which means "puppy." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "whelp" is used to describe a young offspring of a dog or wolf, while the verb form is used to describe the act of giving birth to a litter of puppies or young animals.

Synonyms:

• Puppy
• Young dog

Related Words:

• Helps
• Welch
• Welsh

Example Sentences:

• The whelp was so small and adorable.
• The dog will whelp in a few weeks.