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| welt [ welt ] |
noun (plural welts) |
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1. ridge on skin: a raised ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash from a whip, a scratch, or a similar blow
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2. lash from a whip causing ridge: a lash from a whip or a similar blow that causes a raised ridge or bump on the skin
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3. strip sewn into shoe: a strip of leather or other material that is sewn into a shoe or boot between the upper and the sole in order to strengthen the seam
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4. reinforcement for seam: a folded strip of cloth, sometimes wrapped around a cord, that is sewn into a seam in a garment or pillow as a reinforcement or decoration
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transitive verb (past and past participle welt·ed, present participle welt·ing, 3rd person present singular welts) |
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1. beat somebody severely: to beat or hit somebody severely, especially with a whip or switch
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2. raise small ridges on skin: to cause raised ridges or bumps on the skin as a result of a lash from a whip or switch
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3. stitch something reinforcing or decorative: to stitch or supply something with a strip of material as a reinforcement or decoration
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| [15th century. Origin ?] |
