What is another word for Whelked?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛlkt] (IPA)

Whelked is a term used to describe the appearance of raised, spiral markings on a surface, especially on the skin. Synonyms for whelked include welts, ridges, bumps, lumps, nodules and protuberances. Other related words include bulges, swellings, nodulations, humps and elevation. These terms are commonly used to describe the texture of the skin when it is affected by conditions such as acne, eczema or hives. In addition to skin-related conditions, whelked or similar terms can also be used to describe other surfaces, such as the texture of fabric, the appearance of waves on water, or the shapes of rocks or geological formations.

What are the hypernyms for Whelked?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Whelked

If the shell had been five yards short, it would have burst in the trench, and my whelk friend would have Whelked no more.
"Men, Women and Guns"
H. C. (Herman Cyril) McNeile

Related words: Whelk shell, whelks, whelk shells, whelked, whelk shell urchin, whelk taxonomy

Semi-related words: whelk fishing, whelk shell necklace

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