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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
3a : 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
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While some folks simply experience a small red bump, others are more allergic to the saliva of mosquitos and can end up with large welts or even experience shortness of breath and anaphylaxis.
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Sand flies Bites are similar to mosquito bites Sand flies live in sandy areas (including deserts) and feed on their hosts’ blood, leaving painful, itchy welts and sometimes spreading parasites and disease.
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Their bites cause red, intensely itchy welts, usually around the ankles, waist, or where clothing is tight-fitting.
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Your brother had bedbug welts the size of a Chihuahua’s face?
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Welts, swelling, itching or fever usually develops within 3-6 hours after exposure, and may last more than a week.
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The March molestation charge was unfounded because of insufficient evidence, although welts and bruises were confirmed.
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The welt on his right forearm throbbed too much to throw his change-up and worsened after giving up three runs in the opening inning of the Falcons’ Class 4A state regional baseball final at Heritage Park.
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The next morning, Emmalee was covered in small red welts, a reaction from each individual bite.
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Origin and Etymology of welt
Middle English welte
Other Clothing Terms
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Definition of welt
transitive verb
1 : to furnish with a welt
2a : to raise a welt on the body ofb : to hit hard
Recent Examples of welt from the Web
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How can this quilt be piped or that sofa be welted?
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First Known Use of welt
15th century
WELT Defined for English Language Learners
welt
playDefinition of welt for English Language Learners
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: a usually large bump or red area that appears on your skin because of injury or illness
WELT Defined for Kids
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welt
playMedical Definition of welt
: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or an allergic reaction)
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