Definition of Welter
Welter
wel·ter
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to move in a turbulent, violent or choppy way;
e.g. The waves welter and crash against each other.
(verb)
to lie stagnant and drenched in something, especially blood;
e.g. The wounded man weltered in a pool of blood after he was shot in the back.
(verb)
(of animals) to wallow or writhe;
e.g. The pigs were happily weltering in the cool mud.
(verb)
to become extensively and deeply involved or entangled in something;
e.g. She had to welter in setback after setback until her company finally made some progress.
(noun)
a jumble or confused and mixed mass;
e.g. There is a welter of differing opinions and viewpoints amongst the board of members.
(noun)
a state of turmoil or upheaval;
e.g. No one was prepared for the welter that followed the attack.
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