welt
pronunciation
How to pronounce welt in British English:
UK [welt]
How to pronounce welt in American English:
US [wɛlt]
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- Noun:
- a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
- a raised or strengthened seam
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- Verb:
- beat severely with a whip or rod
- put a welt on
Word Origin
- welt (n.)
- early 15c., a shoemaker's term, perhaps related to Middle English welten "to overturn, roll over" (c. 1300), from Old Norse velta "to roll" (related to welter (v.)). Meaning "ridge on the skin from a wound" is first recorded 1800.
Example
- 1. Welt online : wird sich der positive trend weiter fortsetzen ?
- 2. The slap raised a welt .
- 3. The welt seam is a decorative finish for bulky fabrics .
- 4. The publisher of bild and die welt recently recorded the most profitable first quarter in its history .
- 5. Aside from leaving an uncomfortable , itchy welt , we all know that mosquitoes can spread diseases .