welt

[ welt ]

/ wɛlt /

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noun

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.

verb (used with object)

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.

verb (used without object)

to be marked with or develop welts.

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Origin of welt

1375–1425; late Middle English welte, walt shoemaker's welt, Old English wælt (thigh) sinew

OTHER WORDS FROM welt

un·welt·ed, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for welt

They were first beaten with a tire iron, and then the guards rubbed chili powder on their welts.
Will Her Unborn Child Save Her?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 21, 2009|DAILY BEAST
But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor
The welts were prepared, and tarred felt was glued to the old inner sole to fill out uneven parts and prevent squeaking.
America's Munitions 1917-1918|Benedict Crowell
Welts are the rounds of ribbed stitches done at the top of stockings, to prevent their rolling up.
The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book|Miss Watts

Garin picked up her cloak and drew it across his shoulder to hide his welts.
The People of the Crater|Andrew North
He was so poor that he used to have welts on his legs from wearin' the same buckskin pants.
Mitch Miller|Edgar Lee Masters

British Dictionary definitions for welt

welt

/ (wɛlt) /

noun

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

verb (tr)

to put a welt in (a garment, etc)

to beat or flog soundly

Word Origin for welt

C15: origin unknown

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Medical definitions for welt

welt

[ wĕlt ]

n.

A ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash or blow or sometimes by an allergic reaction.

wheal

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