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whelm

The correct spelling is whelm.

How to pronounce whelm

/wɛlm/
noun

IPA: /wɛlm/

Say it like: Wel-m

The correct spelling is whelm. A surge of water. For example: "the whelm of the tide"

Usage Examples

the whelm of the tide

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A surge of water.

verb

  1. 1.To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.
  2. 2.To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.
  3. 3.To ruin or destroy.
  4. 4.To overcome with emotion; to overwhelm.

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