Dictionary Check: welt

"welt" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

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

Synonyms:
noun

a raised or strengthened seam

verb

beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"
verb

put a welt on

Example: "welt the shoes"

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