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whelk

noun

ˈ(h)welk

Definition of whelk

as in blister

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin unsightly whelks covered the beggar's face

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Recent Examples of whelk Smaller critters — hermit crabs, lightning whelks and snails — skittered along the seafloor. — Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 And for those looking to collect shells, this is the place for rare angel wings, whelks, and sand dollars. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 Copper mined in the Great Lakes was traded as far south as Florida, and lightning whelks from the Gulf Coast were traded as far north as Canada. — Adam Crepelle, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025 On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for whelk

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Rothy’s Double Bit Loafers redefine chic comfort, complete with a flexible upper and cushy insole for long, blister-free strides that don’t compromise style.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Wanting to check out his blister and monitor his next bullpen, the Twins had Prielipp join the team in Cleveland.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of blister

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Costco’s seafood boil kit includes Dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, clams, roasted red potatoes, corn, and seasoning.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
The repair of the water main break on Headland Drive has been completed, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for residents in the affected area until further notice.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of boil

Noun

In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025

Definition of pustule

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Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of pimple

Noun

Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Inoculation involved taking pus from a pock of someone with a not-very-severe case of smallpox, making a cut in the arm of the person to be inoculated, and rubbing the pus into the cut.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026

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