welt

noun
UK: /welt/
US: /welt/

  1. A raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or pressure.

    1. The whip left a red welt on his back.
    2. After the bee sting, a painful welt rose quickly on her arm leaving her in pain.

  2. A strip of leather or other material sewn between the upper of a shoe and the sole.

    1. The shoemaker carefully attached the welt to the boot.
    2. The sturdy welt construction ensures these boots will last for years, providing ultimate value.

Synonyms

ridge wale mark bruise
welt verb

  1. To raise a welt on someone's skin.

    1. The branch welted his leg.
    2. The unexpected impact of the rogue baseball welted her arm, leaving a throbbing sensation.

  2. To attach a welt to a shoe.

    1. He learned to welt shoes as an apprentice.
    2. Craftsmen welt shoes to create durable footwear with enhanced water resistance abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "welt" in English means: A raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or pressure., A strip of leather or other material sewn between the upper of a shoe and the sole..

The phonetic transcription of "welt" is /welt/ in British English and /welt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "welt": ridge, wale, mark, bruise.

Example usage of "welt": "The whip left a red welt on his back.". More examples on the page.