What does SMELT mean?

smelt

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (verb) to melt or fuse (ores) in order to separate the metal contained within
2. (verb) to extract metal from (ores) by melting and casting
3. (verb) to emit or give off a smell
4. (noun) a small freshwater or anadromous fish that resembles a herring

Pronunciations:

• (US) /smɛlt/
• (UK) /smɛlt/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "smelt" comes from the Old English word "smyltan," which means "to melt." The noun "smelt" comes from the Old English word "smealt," which means "a small fish." The verb sense of "smelt" has been in use since the 16th century, while the noun sense of "smelt" has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• (verb) melt, fuse, extract
• (noun) small fish, minnow

Related Words:

• melts
• melted
• smell
• felts
• celts

Example Sentences:

1. They smelted the ore to extract the metal.
2. The company smelts iron and steel.
3. The kitchen smelt of freshly baked bread.
4. The smelt is a small fish that is found in freshwater streams and rivers.