1. a raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or allergic reaction
2. a strip of leather or fabric sewn between the upper and sole of a shoe
Usage: shoemaking

1. to hit someone hard enough to cause a welt

Examples

• The bee sting left a red welt on her arm.
• He had welts across his back from the accident.
• The cobbler carefully stitched the welt to the shoe sole.
• Quality boots have a sturdy leather welt.
• The angry parent threatened to welt the misbehaving child.
• His face was welted from the fight.