welt
a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip.
a blow producing such a ridge or wale.
Shoemaking.
a strip, as of leather, set in between the outsole of a shoe and the edges of its insole and upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.
a strip, usually of leather, that ornaments a shoe.
a strengthening or ornamental finish along a seam, the edge of a garment, etc.
a seam in which one edge is cut close to the stitching line and covered by the other edge, which is stitched over it.
to beat soundly, as with a stick or whip.
to furnish or supply (a shoe or garment) with a welt or welts; sew a welt on to.
to be marked with or develop welts.
Origin of welt
1Other words from welt
- un·welt·ed, adjective
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How to use welt in a sentence
He is covered with red welts across his chest where he had hit the steering wheel.
Each blow felt like a thousand bee stings, breaking my skin and leaving purple welts.
Handcuffs, Ropes, and an Open Window: How I Escaped an Unthinkable Childhood | Genyfer Spark | January 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTJodie downplayed the red welts and scabs on his back, caused by flying shards of debris.
Back in 2006, Brian Heater was living in an apartment in Astoria, Queens, when he began noticing welts on his skin.
They were first beaten with a tire iron, and then the guards rubbed chili powder on their welts.
Richard danced till the morn was paling, despite two great welts on his forehead.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisWhen Geo blinked the tears out of his eyes, he saw two bright welts over Snake's shoulder.
The Jewels of Aptor | Samuel R. DelanyThe cords stood out like great ropes on their necks; the muscles on thighs and hips rose like huge welts.
Seventy Years on the Frontier | Alexander MajorsHe was very much disordered, and there were livid welts on his face.
The Princess Elopes | Harold MacGrathCut out the bottom first; the welts may be cut from any narrow pieces.
British Dictionary definitions for welt
/ (wɛlt) /
a raised or strengthened seam or edge, sewn in or on a knitted garment
another word for weal 1
(in shoemaking) a strip of leather, etc, put in between the outer sole and the inner sole and upper
to put a welt in (a garment, etc)
to beat or flog soundly
Origin of welt
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