whelk

[US]/welk/
[UK]/wɛlk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of sea snail;;a pimple on the skin characterized by a greenish hue.
Word Forms
Pluralwhelks

Example Sentences

It also has a special relaxative effect on whelk, scar, and baldhead.

She collected whelk shells on the beach.

The whelk is a type of sea snail.

He found a live whelk while exploring the tide pools.

The whelk slowly moved across the ocean floor.

She cooked the whelk in a garlic butter sauce.

The whelk shell was beautifully patterned.

He studied the anatomy of the whelk for his research project.

The whelk is a common ingredient in seafood dishes.

They enjoyed a delicious whelk soup at the seaside restaurant.

The fisherman caught a large whelk in his net.

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