welt

1 of 2

noun

ˈwelt 

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

welt

2 of 2

verb

welted; welting; welts

transitive verb

1

: to furnish with a welt

2

a

: to raise a welt on the body of

b

: to hit hard

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!

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites. —Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024

One sting can lead to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acute allergic contact dermatitis, including welts on the skin, the story reported. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Mar. 2024

Verb

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

Halogen Crop Linen Blend Jacket $139 $70 at Nordstrom This cute fall jacket boasts a crop style, faux-horn buttons, and welt pockets for additional flair. —Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English welte

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

welt

noun

ˈwelt

: a ridge or lump raised on the skin (as by a blow)

Medical Definition

welt

noun

ˈwelt 

: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or an allergic reaction)