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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A raised mark on the body caused by a blow; a wheal or weal.
  • A strip of material or covered cord applied to a seam or garment edge to strengthen or cover it.
  • shoemaking A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.

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Verb:

  • To cause to have welts, to beat.
  • To install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce.

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