whelks Synonyms
whelks Meaning
whelks
any of numerous large marine snails, one used for food in Europe, papule, pustule, one (B. undatum) used as food in Europe, any of numerous large marine snails (as of the genus Buccinum)
whelks Sentence Examples
- The rocky shore was littered with whelks, their spiral shells glistening in the sunlight.
- The whelk's muscular foot allowed it to cling tightly to the slippery surface.
- The whelk's diet consisted primarily of mussels and clams, which it crushed with its strong jaws.
- The fishermen hauled in a net full of whelks, their pungent aroma permeating the air.
- The whelk shells were used as currency in ancient civilizations.
- The whelk's operculum, a horny plate, served as a protective lid for its shell.
- The whelk's reproductive process involved a curious courtship ritual.
- The whelk's mucus trail helped it to navigate its underwater environment.
- The whelk's lifespan could exceed 10 years in favorable conditions.
- The whelk's sharp spines deterred predators from attacking it.
FAQs About the word whelks
any of numerous large marine snails, one used for food in Europe, papule, pustule, one (B. undatum) used as food in Europe, any of numerous large marine snails
pimples, pustules,blisters, papules, boils, zits,lumps, protuberances, sores, pocks
No antonyms found.
The rocky shore was littered with whelks, their spiral shells glistening in the sunlight.
The whelk's muscular foot allowed it to cling tightly to the slippery surface.
The whelk's diet consisted primarily of mussels and clams, which it crushed with its strong jaws.
The fishermen hauled in a net full of whelks, their pungent aroma permeating the air.
