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welt

(w/E/lt )

noun (n)

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions(noun.state)

Synonym:
wale, weal, wheal

source: wordnet30
a raised or strengthened seam(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

beat severely with a whip or rod(verb.contact)

Synonym:
flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, whip

source: wordnet30
put a welt on(verb.change)

Example:
Welt the shoes.

source: wordnet30
To furnish with a welt; to sew or fasten a welt on; as, to welt a boot or a shoe; to welt a sleeve.(verb)

source: webster1913
To wilt.(verb)

source: webster1913

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