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welt

 

[ wษ›lt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dunia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ–็•Œ (ใ›ใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mundo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผnya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ–็•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผnya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,369, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.