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welter

wel·ter [ wéltər ]


noun  (plural wel·ters)
Definition:
 
1. confused mass: a confused or jumbled mass of something

2. confused condition: a state of confusion or chaos or a disorderly or chaotic situation

3. surging motion of water: a surging, rolling, or heaving motion made by the sea or waves

4. boxing  ( informal )
Same as  welterweight




intransitive verb  (past and past participle wel·tered, present participle wel·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular wel·ters)
Definition:
 
1. wallow in something: to wallow or roll around in something

2. lie drenched with liquid: to lie soaked or bathed in water, blood, or some other liquid

3. be completely immersed in something: to be completely or deeply involved, absorbed, or entangled in something

4. surge or roll in water: to surge, roll, or heave in the sea or waves

[14th century. < Middle Dutch or Middle Low German welteren "roll"]
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