welt

UK
/wɛlt/
US
/wɛlt/

Translations

weltnoun
welts
pl
UK
/wɛlt/
US
/wɛlt/
The welt on his arm was a result of the accident.
Рубец на его руке был результатом аварии.
The shoe had a decorative welt around the sole.
У туфли был декоративный ободок вокруг подошвы.
Additional translations
weltverb
welted
Past Simple
welted
Past Participle
welting
Gerund
UK
/wɛlt/
US
/wɛlt/
He welted the leather to create a decorative edge.
Он порол кожу, чтобы создать декоративный край.
Additional translations
weltadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote items featuring a welt, e.g., "welt pocket".

Definitions

weltnoun
A raised mark on the skin, typically caused by a blow or pressure.
After being hit by the ball, a red welt appeared on his arm.
A strip of leather or other material stitched into a shoe between the sole and the upper.
The cobbler repaired the shoe by replacing the damaged welt.
A reinforced edging or seam on a garment or piece of upholstery.
The sofa's cushions had a decorative welt around the edges.
weltverb
To strike or hit something or someone hard.
He welted the ball with all his strength, sending it flying over the fence.
To beat or whip so as to raise a welt on the skin.
The lash welted his back, leaving painful ridges.
To stitch a welt to (a shoe or boot).
The cobbler skillfully welted the new pair of boots.
weltadjective
Relating to or featuring a welt, especially as an edging on clothing or footwear.
He preferred jackets with welt pockets.