verbπShareTo roll; revolve"The old, heavy book welted slowly across the table. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow; a wheal or weal."The angry bee sting left a red welt on her arm. "medicinephysiologybodyappearancesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."The cobbler carefully stitched the welt to connect the leather upper and the sole of the old boot. "materialpartweartechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of material or covered cord applied to a seam or garment edge to strengthen or cover it."The tailor added a narrow welt to the hem of the dress to reinforce it. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn steam boilers and sheet-iron work, a strip riveted upon the edges of plates that form a butt joint."The boilermaker carefully inspected the welt on the newly constructed steam engine for any signs of weakness. "materialparttechnologytechnicalmachineindustrystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn carpentry, a strip of wood fastened over a flush seam or joint, or an angle, to strengthen it."The carpenter added a thin welt to the corner of the wooden box to reinforce the joint. "materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed."The seamstress carefully examined the welt on the stocking, noticing a small tear. "materialwearpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow border, as of an ordinary, but not extending around the ends."The new placemats had a decorative welt along the sides, but the ends were simply hemmed. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feature resembling a welt."The raised seam on the new baseball glove was a prominent welt. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to have welts, to beat."The angry teacher welted the student's hand for not listening. "bodyactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce."The shoemaker will welt the new sole to the upper leather, making the boot more durable. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decay."The apple, left out in the sun, began to welt and soften within a few hours. "biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become stringy."The cooked spaghetti had welted, making it difficult to eat. "foodappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
