1
: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
2
: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement
3
a
: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or allergic reaction)
b
: a heavy blow
welted; welting; welts
Synonyms
Noun
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Examples of welt in a Sentence
Noun
I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The blazer, made of twill, also included a breast welt pocket and front flap pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
This technique involves stitching the upper, insole, and welt together, creating a durable structure that can be easily resoled.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On sale for 39 percent off, the coat features a double-breasted collar, deep front welt pockets, and a mid-calf length for extra warmth.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The blazer, made of twill, also included a breast welt pocket and front flap pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
This reaction may look like a small bump or welt at the site.
—Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
This technique involves stitching the upper, insole, and welt together, creating a durable structure that can be easily resoled.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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welt
noun
: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or an allergic reaction)
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