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whelk
whelk
/wɛlk/
noun
Large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell
(
whelk
)
large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell
The seashore was littered with the shells of whelks, revealing the presence of these marine gastropods nearby.
The seashore was littered with the shells of whelks, revealing the presence of these marine gastropods nearby.
Large marine snail much used as food in Europe
(
whelk
)
large marine snail much used as food in Europe
Coastal restaurants often serve dishes made from whelk.
Coastal restaurants often serve dishes made from whelk.
verb
Gather whelk
(
whelk
)
gather whelk
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