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welter

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  1. 1. v. i. To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. i. To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To wither; to wilt. Source: opted
  4. 4. a. Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. a confused multitude of things Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. roll around Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. be immersed in Source: wordnet

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