welt
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper.
Pronunciation
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wehltIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɛlt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
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.
A strip of material or covered cord applied to a seam or garment edge to strengthen or cover it.
In steam boilers and sheet-iron work, a strip riveted upon the edges of plates that form a butt joint.
A ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow.
In carpentry, a strip of wood fastened over a flush seam or joint, or an angle, to strengthen it.
In machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed.
verb
To cause to have welts; to beat.
Put a welt on
To install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce.
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