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!
Recent Examples on the Web
Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2024
There is plenty of storage between the interior and front welt pockets, and the lightweight inner lining provides structure.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Depending on the type of jellyfish and the number of barbs fired, stings can vary in pain from a bee sting to that of a burn to a red and swollen rash or welt.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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Noun
The 6-year-old boy received cuts, bruises, welts, abrasions and oral injuries from his father in 2022, according to DCFS.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2024
There is plenty of storage between the interior and front welt pockets, and the lightweight inner lining provides structure.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
Verb
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
Depending on the type of jellyfish and the number of barbs fired, stings can vary in pain from a bee sting to that of a burn to a red and swollen rash or welt.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welt. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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