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Welter Definition & Meaning

welter
noun
  1. a confused multitude of things
verb
  1. toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way; "The shipwrecked survivors weltered in the sea for hours"
  2. roll around, "pigs were wallowing in the mud"
  3. be immersed in; "welter in work"

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Frequently asked questions

What does welter mean?
a confused multitude of things toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way; "The shipwrecked survivors weltered in the sea for hours" roll around, "pigs were wallowing in the mud" be immersed in; "welter in work"
What part of speech is welter?
Welter is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does welter have?
Welter has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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