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noun \ ˈwelt \

Definition of welt

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

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Examples of welt in a Sentence

I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!

Recent Examples of welt from the Web

In the same at-bat on Aug. 12 against Cincinnati at Miller Park, Shaw fouled pitches off his right foot and leg just below the knee, leaving painful bruises and welts.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Notes: Unlucky Shaw needs some time to pass before fouling another pitch off his foot," 25 Aug. 2017
At a news conference Friday, LAPD officials displayed photos of a victim whose back was pocked with dozens of circular red welts.

— cindy chang, latimes.com, "Paintball attacks have nearly tripled in past year, LAPD says," 19 Aug. 2017
Despite Clark’s case being pleaded down to disorderly conduct, there were still questions about the welt on his accuser’s cheek, the marks on her face and the ugly details in the police report.

— matt calkins, The Seattle Times, "We’d like to know why Seahawks feel confident in assessing Tramaine Brock," 17 Aug. 2017
Pelts Children with Water Balloons and Dunks on Them Happy Birthday son, here’s a nice welt. 3.

— kenny ducey, SI.com, "NBA Social Rankings: LeBron James Edition," 11 Aug. 2017
Linen in Plum; welt and buttons, Suzanne Kasler Signature 13 oz.

— House Beautiful, "September 2017 Product Guide," 7 Aug. 2017
The man with the baby returned to the airport with a fresh welt on his face and received applause from the other passengers, who were now seated and ready to take off, according to Arkwright.

— cleve r. wootson jr., sacbee, "Passenger carrying a baby asks about a delay – and is punched by an airport worker," 31 July 2017
Conner and her brother, Austin, 22, were found floating unconscious in a chest-deep pool on the resort grounds; Abbey had a broken collarbone, and Austin had a concussion and large welt on his head.

— ryan craggs, CNT, "U.S. State Department Warns Travelers to Mexico About Tainted Alcohol," 27 July 2017
With the angry, red welt of his surgical scar still visible over his swollen left eye, McCain went on to speak about his service to the Senate and his love for the country.

— solomon jones, Philly.com, "Is McCain's health-care vote revenge for losing to Obama?," 26 July 2017

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