Meaning Of The Word Whelm

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What's The Definition Of Whelm?

whelm in American English
to submerge, cover, or engulf
intransitive verb: to roll or surge over something, as in becoming submerged
transitive verb: to submerge; engulf

whelm in British English
to engulf entirely with or as if with water

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