Welk

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛlk/

Welk (noun)

  1. A type of sea snail with a spiral shell, often found on beaches.

Examples

  • The welk was found on the sandy beach.
  • She collected a welk during her walk by the shore.

Common collocations: collect welks, beautiful welk, large welk, welk over time, quickly welk

Welk (verb)

  1. To become wrinkled or shriveled, often due to drying out.

Examples

  • The fruit began to welk after a few days.
  • Leaves will welk if not watered regularly.

Synonyms of Welk

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Welk

  • when referring to plants or flowers
  • when referring to growth or prosperity