Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
welt
noun
/wɛlt/
Definition
A raised mark or ridge on the skin, often caused by a blow or a whip.
Examples
- After the accident, he had a welt on his arm from where he hit the railing.
- The horse rider had to be careful not to strike the horse too hard, or it would leave a welt on its side.
Meaning
Welt refers to a raised area on the skin, often resulting from a strike, creating a noticeable indentation or linear mark.
Synonyms
- Swelling
- Bump
- Mark
- Scar
