welt

1 of 2

noun

ˈwelt

Synonyms of welt next

: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together

: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement

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

: a heavy blow

welt

2 of 2

verb

welted; welting; welts

transitive verb

: to furnish with a welt

: to raise a welt on the body of

: 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

Ganni has found success with their wide welt buckle flats. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2023 He’s prompted by a conniving wife who’s constantly horny and overheated, her face covered with mosquito welts that accumulate as the movie progresses. —

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2023 The welt and burning sensation remained for several days. —

Richard S. Ostfeld, STAT, 31 July 2023 In the past week, migrants, including many children, have arrived at the Eagle Pass shelter with an array of injuries: lacerations, welts, open wounds. —

USA TODAY, 21 July 2023 Subtle features, like the tag wrapped around the tongue and the canvas strip around the welt, make all the difference. —

Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 11 July 2023 Police noted injuries to the victim’s body, including a scratch on her throat, a welt on one of her eyebrows and a scratch on her right thumb. —

Teddy Grant, ABC News, 26 July 2023 Allergic reactions can include rash, welts, asthma symptoms, and dizziness. —

Annie Lyons, Variety, 14 July 2023 Otherwise, try cool compresses and antihistamines to help calm any welts or irritation, and take measures to prevent getting stung in the first place. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 May 2023

Verb

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 The Wolverine Rancher boot uses what is called a Goodyear welt construction to attach the soles. —

Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023 Plus, the Goodyear welted construction means they're built to last. —

Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 June 2023 Its latest iteration stays true to the Ivy style but brings out the casual flair and durability in a Goodyear welt construction. —

Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 The full Goodyear welt construction makes sures that this loafer will last till the end of time. —

Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 Charles Tyrwhitt makes a pair in a traditional heeled profile that still looks modern, in Goodyear welt construction that can last for years, then be repaired or resoled for even more. —

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