Smelt Meaning
/smɛlt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny small anadromous fish of the family Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.
nounA fool; a simpleton.
Sentence Examples
The instant he opened the door, he smelt something burning.
This is the first time I've ever smelt this perfume.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the factory, workers ____ copper ore to get pure copper.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workers at the factory ____ the raw iron ore to remove impurities and produce pure metal.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English smelt, from Old English smelt, from Proto-West Germanic *smelt, from Proto-Germanic *smeltaz.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"These direct Men, they are no Men of fashion, Talk what you will, this is a very Smelt"
— c. 1615–1616, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, “Loves Pilgramage, a Comedy”, in Comedies and Tragedies […], London: […] Humphrey Robinson, […], and for Humphrey Moseley […], published 1647, →OCLC, (please specify the act number in uppercase Roman numerals, and the scene number in lowercase Roman numerals):
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the factory, workers ____ copper ore to get pure copper.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workers at the factory ____ the raw iron ore to remove impurities and produce pure metal.