Welt: meaning, definitions and examples

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welt

[ wɛlt ]

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leatherworking

A raised mark on the surface of leather, caused by a blow or pressure.

Synonyms

blemish, indentation, mark

Examples of usage

The leather had a welt where it had been struck with a hammer.
She noticed a welt on the leather belt after accidentally stepping on it.

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medical

A red, swollen mark left on the skin after being hit or injured.

Synonyms

bruise, contusion, swelling

Examples of usage

He had a welt on his arm from the softball impact.
The welt on her forehead was a result of the fall.

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leatherworking

To mark with welts; to beat so as to produce welts.

Synonyms

emboss, impress, stamp

Examples of usage

The artisan would welt the leather to create a decorative pattern.
She carefully welted the edges of the leather bag.

Translations

Translations of the word "welt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mundo

🇮🇳 दुनिया

🇩🇪 Welt

🇮🇩 dunia

🇺🇦 світ

🇵🇱 świat

🇯🇵 世界 (せかい)

🇫🇷 monde

🇪🇸 mundo

🇹🇷 dünya

🇰🇷 세계

🇸🇦 عالم

🇨🇿 svět

🇸🇰 svet

🇨🇳 世界

🇸🇮 svet

🇮🇸 heimur

🇰🇿 әлем

🇬🇪 სამყარო

🇦🇿 dünya

🇲🇽 mundo

Word origin

The word 'welt' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old English word 'wealt', meaning a ridge or ridge in the ground. Over time, the meaning of 'welt' expanded to include raised marks on leather or skin. The term is commonly used in leatherworking and medical contexts to describe marks or bruises caused by pressure or impact.