welt

noun

ˈwelt How to pronounce welt (audio)
Definition of weltnext
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!

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Recent Examples of welt When midges bite, a small welt can emerge that can be itchy and irritating. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 People who are particularly sensitive may feel a burning sensation or develop larger welts, according to the insect repellent clothing company Insect Shield. — Eva Flowe may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 As a result, many brogue styles today still retain features like water-resistant storm welts, calling back to the style’s role as a foul-weather shoe in a time before rubber. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for welt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
  1. blow
  2. punch
  3. slap
  4. thud
  5. thump
  6. hit
  7. stroke
  8. swipe
Noun
  • The injury to Tunsil, 32, is a major blow to the Commanders’ hopes of a bounce-back season in 2026.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rodri's move to Barcelona is a significant blow for Madrid, who have struggled for midfield control since Kroos and Modric departed, and have been trophyless while Barcelona dominated domestically.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Positioning decides the outcome before the first exchange, and the punches only confirm it.
    — Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sal knows how to properly spark a Zippo, seduce women, shuck oysters, throw a punch, and other Badass Masshole 101 lessons.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • After the leap and slap, Yan stood straight up with his feet together and lifted both arms over his head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Mitchell is a slap-hitting outfielder who doesn’t chase or whiff much but has no power and puts the ball on the ground a lot.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • The box lands with a loud thud in the video before the driver snaps the photo and leaves without placing the package at the front door.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The White House’s latest dustup with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) landed with a thud Thursday among his GOP colleagues.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
Definition of thud
Noun
  • Ramirez was Miami’s primary catcher as a rookie last season and can add some thump to Miami’s lineup, but his work defensively remains underwhelming.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adding more thump around those three is Dana Brown’s foremost goal before Monday’s trade deadline.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of thump
Noun
  • Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lewis extended his hit streak to a career-high 10 games, the longest such streak by a Twin is season, and has reached base safely in a career-long 16 straight.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Its venom can trigger internal bleeding, neurological problems, acute kidney injury, and strokes.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Around them, the sand and sky are painted so thinly that the weave of the canvas shows through; the shoreline is scumbled; the distant boats are a few strokes of wet on wet paint.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • Nothing completes a look like a satisfying swipe of the perfect lipstick.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Los Angeles metropolitan area and other big California population centers are below the national average in office attendance, according to Kastle Systems, which tracks badge swipes.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of swipe

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