1. A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip), characteristic of many allergic reactions
   "The allergic reaction caused welts to appear on her arms";
   - wale, weal, wheal
    
2. A raised or strengthened seam
   "The shoes had a sturdy welt that improved their durability"

1. Beat severely with a whip or rod
   "The sailor was weltd for disobedience";
   - flog, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce, whale [N. Amer, informal]
    
2. Put a welt on
   "welt the shoes"

Derived forms: welted, welting, welts

Type of: add, beat, beat up, harm, hurt, injury, seam, trauma, work over [informal]

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