1. Verb
To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow.
2. Verb
To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows.
3. Verb
To wither; to wilt.
4. Adjective
Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes.
5. Noun
That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough.
6. Noun
A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest.
7. Noun
a confused multitude of things
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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