Definitions

1. noun

a fish of the cod family, typically having a mottled brown back and silvery belly, and found in cold seas.

“The fishermen pulled out a large smelt from the ocean.”

2. verb

to extract metal from ore, especially by heating it in a furnace.

“The smelter worked hard to extract the precious metal from the ore.”

3. verb

to heat or melt metal in a furnace.

“The smelter smelt the metal to create a new alloy.”

4. verb

to become or cause to become smoky or foggy.

“The valley smelt in the morning due to the thick fog.”

5. verb (archaic)

to feel or cause to feel a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion.

“The smell of the rotten food smelt at him.”