Looking for the meaning of the word WHELMED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHELMED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Whelm
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: representing an Old English form parallel to hwelfan ‘overturn (a vessel’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wɛlm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engulf, submerge, or bury
Short Definition:engulf, submerge, or bury
Examples:- a swimmer whelmed in a raging storm
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