whelk Synonyms
whelk Meaning
whelk (n)
large marine snail much used as food in Europe
large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell
whelk (v)
gather whelk
whelk (n.)
Any one numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinum and allied genera; especially, Buccinum undatum, common on the coasts both of Europe and North America, and much used as food in Europe.
A papule; a pustule; acne.
A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale.
whelk Sentence Examples
- The hermit crab withdrew into its whelk shell for protection.
- The rocky coastline was dotted with colorful whelk shells.
- The whelk's sharp teeth enabled it to drill into shellfish.
- Searching for whelks was a popular pastime at low tide.
- The whelk's thick operculum provided an effective seal against predators.
- Whelks served as a重要な food source for various marine animals.
- The consumption of whelks led to population declines in some coastal areas.
- The whelk's slow growth rate made it vulnerable to overfishing.
- Conservation efforts were underway to protect whelk populations.
- The whelk's unique spiraling shell pattern was admired by shell collectors.
FAQs About the word whelk
large marine snail much used as food in Europe, large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell, g
papule,blister, pock, pimple, boil, pustule, fester, whitehead, protuberance, bump
No antonyms found.
The hermit crab withdrew into its whelk shell for protection.
The rocky coastline was dotted with colorful whelk shells.
The whelk's sharp teeth enabled it to drill into shellfish.
Searching for whelks was a popular pastime at low tide.
