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welter

/ˈwɛl.tə/

2 entries

noun

/ˈwɛl.tə/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее запутанную, беспорядочную или хаотичную смесь или множество вещей.

A noun referring to a confused, disordered, or chaotic mixture or multitude of things.

  1. Confused mass or jumbleC1formal

    A large and often confusing or disorderly collection of things.

    ruПутаница

    • The room was a welter of papers, books, and clothes.
    • He tried to make sense of the welter of information.
    • The market was a welter of noise and activity.

    Synonymsclutterconfusionhodgepodgejumblemessmishmashmuddletangle

    Antonymsarrangementordersystem

Forms
  • welters plural form
  • welters' possessive plural form
  • welter's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈwɛl.tər/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий кататься, барахтаться или валяться, особенно в грязи или воде; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения глубокого погружения или вовлеченности во что-либо.

An archaic verb meaning to roll, toss, or wallow, especially in mud or water; also used figuratively to mean to be deeply immersed or involved in something.

  1. Toss or roll uncontrollablyC2formal

    To move, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled or chaotic manner, often in water or mud.

    ruБарахтаться

    • The ship weltered in the stormy sea.
    • The wounded animal weltered in its own blood.
    • The logs weltered down the river after the flood.

    Synonymsflounderpitchplungerolltosstumblewallow

  2. Roll aroundC2formal

    To roll or wallow about, especially in a liquid or soft substance.

    ruБарахтаться

    • The pigs weltered in the mud on a hot day.
    • Children weltered in the shallow water at the beach.
    • The dog weltered happily in the grass.

    Synonymsflounderrolltosstumblewallow

  3. Be immersed inC2formal

    To be deeply involved or immersed in something, often in a negative or overwhelming sense.

    ruПогрязнуть

    • He weltered in self-pity after the breakup.
    • The country weltered in political turmoil.
    • She weltered in a sea of paperwork.

    Synonymsplungesinkwallow

Forms
  • weltered past participle
  • weltered past simple
  • weltering present participle
  • welters third person singular