welt

1 of 2

noun

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

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
In humans, the painless bites by the seemingly invisible mites develop over the course of about 24 hours into extremely itchy welts and pink marks. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 June 2023 However, the itchy welts might leave you scratching a lot, which could lead to a secondary skin infection. John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Choose based on climate and terrain For technical mountaineering, Todd recommends a full-shank boot with waterproofing and a back welt for crampons. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 The crust eventually scabs off, leaving a red welt that can sometimes take a few weeks to calm down. Mark Hay, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024 His massive arms were covered in welts and specks of glass. Joshua Needelman, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2023 The blazer features a notch-collar, double buttons and welt pockets. Leah Melby Clinton, wsj.com, 20 Dec. 2023 The bites may at first show up as small, red, itchy welts, but will usually develop a little pustule or blister with a pinprick of blood visible) in a day or so. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023 The comic shared a photo of red, painful-looking welts on her face from a wasp that attacked her in her bedroom Chelsea Handler’s summer ended on a painful note, as the comic shared that she was bitten by a wasp — on her face. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
Verb
The brim is cut, and the edges are either welted, bound, curled, or, in some cases, left raw. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 Features such as triple stitching, a Goodyear welt and rubber soles are common across the company’s entire product line. Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023 But unlike traditional footwear makers that would utilize a stitching machine to welt their shoes, his would be entirely welted by hand. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023 On the best logger boots, the two are put together using what is called a Goodyear welt construction. Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023 The price really reflects the quality, too; they're made from full grain leather and feature Goodyear welt construction. Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023 Higher-quality men’s dress shoes are often stitched together with the Goodyear welt. Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023 Final Thoughts Tick bite symptoms can range from a small, itchy welt to a series of flu-like ailments that could land you in the hospital if left untreated. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 12 July 2023 What really sets this huarache apart though, is the boot sole with a Goodyear welt. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of welt was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welt. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

welt

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

Medical Definition

welt

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

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