welt (n.)

  1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

    [ Syn: wale , weal , wheal ]

  2. a raised or strengthened seam

    welt (v.)

  1. beat severely with a whip or rod; The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced

    [ Syn: flog , whip , lather , lash , slash , strap , trounce ]

  2. put a welt on; welt the shoes'

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