welt meaning and definition

WELT noun

Definition of welt (noun)

1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
   • synonyms: wale, weal, wheal
2. a raised or strengthened seam

WELT verb

Definition of welt (verb)

1. beat severely with a whip or rod
   • "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
   • synonyms: flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, whip
2. put a welt on
   • "welt the shoes"