Clues for the word "WELTER"

We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Universal crossword on March 28, 2017.

Definition of welter

v. i. - To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow.
v. i. - To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows.
v. i. - To wither; to wilt.
a. - Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes.
n. - That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough.
n. - A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest.