Definitions

1. noun

a type of oyster, typically harvested for its pearl

“The collector bought a rare welk pearl at an auction.”

2. verb

to spoil or become rotten, especially in the process of being pickled

“The pickled vegetables welked after a few days, and the family had to throw them away.”

3. verb

to become or cause something to become limp or soft

“The heat caused the fabric to welk and lose its shape.”

4. verb

to spoil or lose one’s strength or energy, typically due to disease or exhaustion

“After a long illness, she welked away and couldn’t participate in the activity.”