Welt vs. Welp

Welt vs. Welp — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Welt and Welp

Weltverb

To roll; revolve

Welpinterjection

(slang) Well, typically used in exasperation.

Weltverb

To cause to have welts, to beat.

Weltverb

To install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce.

Weltnoun

A raised mark on the body caused by a blow; a wheal or weal.

Weltnoun

(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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Weltnoun

A strip of material or covered cord applied to a seam or garment edge to strengthen or cover it.

Weltnoun

In steam boilers and sheet-iron work, a strip riveted upon the edges of plates that form a butt joint.

Weltnoun

In carpentry, a strip of wood fastened over a flush seam or joint, or an angle, to strengthen it.

Weltnoun

In machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed.

Weltnoun

(heraldry) A narrow border, as of an ordinary, but not extending around the ends.

Weltnoun

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

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Weltnoun

a raised or strengthened seam

Weltverb

beat severely with a whip or rod;

The teacher often flogged the studentsThe children were severely trounced

Weltverb

put a welt on;

welt the shoes