verbπShareTo roll; revolve"The dough welts smoothly under the rolling pin as she prepares to bake bread. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow; a wheal or weal."The child's legs were covered in red welts after playing in the tall grass. "medicinebodyappearancephysiologysensationChat 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 shoemaker carefully stitched the welts to the upper and outsole, ensuring a durable and waterproof bond. "materialwearpartstructureitemChat 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 thick welts around the edges of the backpack to make it more durable. "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 steam boiler's repair involved carefully replacing the rusted welts that held the metal plates together at the butt joint. "materialtechnicalindustrybuildingstructuremachineworkChat 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 welts to the corners of the wooden box to make it sturdier. "materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed.""The machine-made stockings had strong welts at the heels to prevent them from tearing easily." "wearmachinepartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow border, as of an ordinary, but not extending around the ends."The old rug had worn welts along the edges of the sides, but the ends were still intact. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feature resembling a welt."The old leather chair had welts running along the seams, adding to its worn and comfortable look. "appearancebodymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to have welts, to beat."The angry farmer threatened to welt the disobedient cow with his thick leather belt. "bodyactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce."The craftsman welts the edges of the leather bag to make it more durable. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decay."The old photograph showed how the once vibrant flowers had welted, losing their color and shape over time. "biologyplantnatureenvironmentconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become stringy."The cooked spaghetti had welted, making it difficult to eat. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading