Welt is a word with several distinct meanings. It can describe hittingstriking a person or thing forcefully with the hand or an object someone hard with a whipa flexible cord or strap used for striking animals or people or rod, a raisedhigher than the surrounding surface or level mark on the skin, or a raised strip used in sewing or shoe repair.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /wɛlt/
Easy pronunciation: WELT (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Verb meaning to beat severely with a whip or rod.
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Welt Meaning
to whip or beat hard
Part of speech: verb
Definition: beat severely with a whip or rod
Example: The guard was accused of whelping?
Synonyms for this meaning:
- flog — A direct synonym for beating with a whip or rod.
- lash — Used for striking hard with a whip or similar object.
- strap — Can mean to beat with a strap; works in this sense.
- whip — A direct substitute when the meaning is to beat with a whip.
- trounce — Can mean to beat severely, though it is broader and less literal.
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Other Meanings of Welt
Meaning 2
a raised mark or bump on the skin
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a raised mark on the skin, as from a whip, or a raised swelling from an allergic reaction
Example: He broke out in itchy welts after the bite.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wale — A close synonym for a raised mark on the skin.
- weal — A direct synonym for a raised skin mark or swelling.
- wheal — Used for a raised, itchy skin swelling, especially in medicine.
Meaning 3
a raised strip or seam
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a raised or strengthened seam
Example: The boots were repaired with a leather welt.
Meaning 4
to add a welt or raised strip to something
Part of speech: verb
Definition: put a welt on
Example: The cobbler welted the shoes to make them stronger.
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Welt Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- flog
- lash
- strap
- whip
raised mark on the skin
- wale
- weal
- wheal
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse welt with well or whelp.
- The noun welt can mean a skin mark or a seam, but those are different senses.
- The verb welt in shoe repair means to add a welt, not to strike someone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does welt mean?
Welt can mean to beat someone hard with a whip or rod, a raised mark on the skin, or a raised seam used in clothing or shoe making.
What are the synonyms of welt?
For the verb meaning, common synonyms include flog, lash, strap, and whip. For the skin-mark meaning, synonyms include wale, weal, and wheal.
Is welt a noun or a verb?
It can be both. As a verb, it can mean to beat or to add a welt to something. As a noun, it can mean a raised skin mark or a raised seam.
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