Meaning of the word welter in English

What does welter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

welter

US /ˈwel.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈwel.tər/

Noun

a large number of items in no order; a jumble

Example:
The room was a welter of papers, books, and clothes.
He found himself in a welter of emotions after the news.

Verb

to lie, roll, or wallow in something, especially mud or water

Example:
The pigs weltered in the mud.
The ship weltered in the stormy seas.