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Whelk
Translation of "whelk" into Russian
whelk
Noun
UK
/wɛlk/
US
/wɛlk/
whelk
whelks pl
морская улитка
The fisherman caught a large whelk.
Рыбак поймал большую морскую улитку.
Definitions
whelk
Noun
UK
/wɛlk/
US
/wɛlk/
A type of marine mollusk with a spiral shell, often found in coastal waters.
The fisherman collected a basket full of whelks from the rocky shore.
The shell of a whelk, often used for decorative purposes or as a collector's item.
She displayed a beautiful whelk on her mantelpiece as part of her seashell collection.
A pimple, pustule, or welt on the skin (archaic).
The healer treated the painful whelks that had appeared on his arm.
whelk
Verb
UK
/wɛlk/
US
/wɛlk/
(Archaic) To develop ridges, welts, or pustules; to cause such marks to form.
After hours of rowing, his palms began to whelk and throb.
whelk
Adjective
UK
/wɛlk/
US
/wɛlk/
Relating to or made from whelks.
The restaurant is famous for its whelk stew.
Idioms and phrases
whelk shell
The whelk shell was intricately designed.
ракушка рапана
Ракушка рапана была изящно украшена.
whelk population
The whelk population has increased over the years.
популяция рапанов
Популяция рапанов увеличилась за эти годы.
whelk species
There are several whelk species found in this region.
вид рапанов
В этом регионе встречаются несколько видов рапанов.
whelk fishing
Whelk fishing is a common practice here.
ловля рапанов
Ловля рапанов - распространённая практика здесь.
whelk meat
Whelk meat is considered a delicacy in some countries.
мясо рапана
Мясо рапана считается деликатесом в некоторых странах.