whelk
US /welk/
UK /welk/
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Wellhornschnecke, Meeresschnecke
a marine mollusk with a spiral shell, typically predatory, found in temperate and tropical waters.
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The fisherman caught a large whelk in his net.
Der Fischer fing eine große Wellhornschnecke in seinem Netz.
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Empty whelk shells often wash up on the beach.
Leere Wellhornschnecken-Gehäuse werden oft an den Strand gespült.