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n. - A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog).

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  • Verb (used without object) : The boy yelped in pain when the horse stepped on his foot
  • And yelping is also good for calling the birds in.
  • Most of the time yelping is the only thing that will get them to gobble for me. from Elmer Fudd on 02.10.10
  • Once he's on the ground, begin yelping or clucking to makehim come to your calls before he has attracted other hens.
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