Vocabulary Entry

whelk

|noun • verb

noun

A type of large marine mollusk with a spiral shell, commonly found in coastal waters and used as food.

Example Sentences

"The chef prepared a delicious dish of whelk with garlic butter."

"During our seaside picnic, we collected whelks along the shore."

"Whelks are often served in seafood restaurants as a delicacy."

verb

Example Sentences

"He was whelking around the house instead of finishing his homework."

"Don't whelk about; we need to leave for the airport soon."

"She tends to whelk over decisions instead of making them quickly."