Welt has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
"The horse's flank was covered in angry welts after the rider accidentally struck it, and Sarah had similar welts where she scratched her pollen-allergic eyes."
2
a raised or strengthened seam
"The old leather jacket developed a thick welt along the arm where the fabric had been reinforced to prevent tearing."
3
A ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow; a wheal or weal.
"She rubbed her arm to soothe the painful welt where she had been hit by the baseball."
Verb
1
beat severely with a whip or rod
"The teacher often flogged the students"
"The children were severely trounced"
2
put a welt on
"welt the shoes"
3
To roll; revolve
"The old fruit began to welt on the counter after sitting out in the sun for too long."
4
To cause to have welts, to beat.
Example Sentences
"The teacher often flogged the students"
verb
"The children were severely trounced"
verb
"welt the shoes"
verb
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