Whelk Synonyms

wĕlk, hwĕlk
A ridge or bump raised on the flesh, as by a lash or blow
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wale
  2. weal
  3. welt
  4. wheal

Words Related to Whelk

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. marks
  2. undatum
  3. buccinum
  4. crab
  5. ragworm
  6. dogfish
  7. limpet

Whelk Sentence Examples

  • One of the best examples of the introversible mouth-cylinder or proboscis which can be found is that of the common whelk (Buccinum undatum) and its immediate allies.

  • Conch shell, whelk shell or sharks ' teeth may also be used.

  • Whelk stalls selling cooked whelks used to be very common in the north of England.

  • White wampum was made from the shell of whelks, either from the common whelk (Buccinum undatum), or from that of Pyrula canaliculata and Pyrula carica.

  • Whelk egg mass is also known as ' sea wash balls ' because early sailors used them for washing.

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