noun
Welt
wehlt
Welt (noun) means a raised red mark on the skin, usually caused by a blow, insect bite, or allergic reaction. Example: “The rope left an ugly welt across his back.”
noun
1
A raised red mark on the skin, usually caused by a blow, insect bite, or allergic reaction.
"The rope left an ugly welt across his back."
"She developed itchy welts after being stung by nettles."
2
A strip of material, such as leather, used to reinforce or decorate the edge of something (for example, a shoe seam).
"These boots have a stitched leather welt for extra durability."
How to use Welt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raised mark on skin from an injury, or a reinforcing strip on the edge of clothing or shoes.
Common pairings
raise a welt
welted shoes
red welt
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Word forms
- Plural
- Welts
- Third person singular
- welts
- Past tense
- welted
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Welt in the sense of a bordering strip or edge.
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Rhymes for Welt
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What does “Welt” mean?
The word “Welt” means a raised red mark on the skin, usually caused by a blow, insect bite, or allergic reaction. In plain terms, a raised mark on skin from an injury, or a reinforcing strip on the edge of clothing or shoes.
How do you pronounce “Welt”?
“Welt” is pronounced wehlt (/wɛlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Welt” in a sentence?
Here is “Welt” used in a sentence: “The rope left an ugly welt across his back.”
What part of speech is “Welt”?
“Welt” is a noun.
Where does the word “Welt” come from?
The word “Welt” comes from German. Borrowed from German Welt in the sense of a bordering strip or edge.
How many meanings does “Welt” have?
“Welt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a raised red mark on the skin, usually caused by a blow, insect bite, or allergic reaction.
