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

1. to hit someone so as to raise welts on the skin

Examples

• The mosquito bites left red welts on her arms.
• He had welts across his back from the accident.
• The allergic reaction caused welts to appear on his face.
• The cobbler carefully stitched the welts to the shoe soles.
• The belt welts the leather during the manufacturing process.
• She welts the dough to flatten it properly.