American English pronunciation
How to pronounce welt
IPA transcription: ['wɛlt]
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Noun
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a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
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a raised or strengthened seam
Verb
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beat severely with a whip or rod
“The teacher often flogged the students”
“The children were severely trounced”
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put a welt on
“welt the shoes”
Usage examples
- She dwelt in some street of Bohemia; so much was clear.
- You're a sweltering toad!
- Baltazar was a contender at the Lightweight and Junior Welterweight divisions.
- The Powelton Village Civic Association voices its members' concerns to local authorities.
- Another monster is supposed to have dwelt in Loch Calder near the castle.
- Steerpike escapes from the kitchen after Swelter collapses from drink.
- You're a sweltering toad!
- He is a co-trainer of light welterweight contender, Mexican Jesse Vargas.
- Evidently, the Kambojas dwelt in the vicinity of the Pamirs.
- Becket's sons, Welton MacDonald Becket and Bruce Becket, are also practicing architects.