WELT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word WELT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WELT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Welt

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɛlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a leather rim sewn round the edge of a shoe upper to which the sole is attached.

Short Definition:

leather rim sewn round edge of shoe upper to which sole is attached

Definition:

a red, raised mark or scar; a weal.

Short Definition:

red, raised mark or scar

Definition:

a heavy blow

Short Definition:

heavy blow

Examples:
  • let me give it a welt with my hammer

Word: Welt

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɛlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

provide with a welt.

Short Definition:

provide with welt

Definition:

strike (someone or something) hard and heavily

Short Definition:

strike person or thing hard

Examples:
  • I could have welted him
  • he welted the ball for all he was worth
Definition:

develop a raised scar or weal

Short Definition:

develop raised scar or weal

Examples:
  • his lip was beginning to thicken and welt from the blow

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