Present participle for to roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud
“A lot of people want to wallow like hippos at a waterhole when they go on holiday, and there's nothing wrong with that.”
Present participle for to take great pleasure or satisfaction in something
“I forget my sadness and simply wallow in the warmth and joy of being near this extraordinary young woman.”
Present participle for to be deeply immersed or involved in something
“She really could have just emailed him with the big news and left him to wallow in his work.”
Present participle for to roll from side to side, especially of a vessel
“Under the black shadow of Fort Meagher that had sheltered him so well, he let the boat wallow while he hoisted the main sail.”
Present participle for to wallow or roll around in something
Present participle for to walk doggedly (and slowly) with heavy steps
Present participle for to treat oneself by spending extravagantly
Present participle for to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
Prone to wallowing in defeatist and melancholic emotions
A swaying or oscillation of a vessel (such as a ship, aircraft, or vehicle)
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