Elt

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
2. (transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear.
3. (transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.).
4. (transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To meddle; interfere.
5. (transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To knead dough; stir dough previously kneaded to a proper consistency before baking.
6. (intransitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To become soft; become moist, as damp earth.
7. (mathematics, computing) Abbreviation of element.

Example Sentences

Du's eltin dat creature to death, boy!?

Whin shü cam oot an fann me dere Wi peenie fairlins eltit.

Mi böts ir a' eltit wi' glaar.

He was elt(er)ed wi' gutters fae head to foot.

Synonyms for elt

Antonyms for elt

Related Words

Word Forms

• elts
• elting
• elted

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions