welt
welt — noun
- weltsingular
- weltsplural
1. A bump or swollen area, usually red in colour, that sticks up from the skin afte
A bump or swollen area, usually red in colour, that sticks up from the skin after a person is hit, stung by an insect, or has an allergic reaction.
A nettle bush brushed Zola's leg and a red welt stayed on her calf.
collocation: red welt / raised welt
The mosquito bite on Brooke's arm turned into an itchy welt that kept her awake.
A thin white welt appeared on the woodworker's arm where a hot splinter grazed him.
Maja cried when a painful welt rose on her palm from the hot frying pan.
用法筆記
Often appears with adjectives describing the cause (nettle welt, mosquito welt) or appearance (red welt, raised welt, itchy welt). Distinguish from bruise — a welt is raised above the skin surface, while a bruise is flat and discoloured under the skin.
常見錯誤
2. A raised or decorative line of stitching on a piece of clothing, used as a desig
A raised or decorative line of stitching on a piece of clothing, used as a design detail or to strengthen the fabric.
The tailor added a thick welt along the jacket collar for a cleaner finish.
collocation: thick welt + along [garment part]
Yuki noticed that the welt on her coat sleeve had come loose and needed repair.
Traditional leather bags often have a welt that joins the front and back panels together.
The designer chose a red welt to make the plain grey suit look more stylish.
用法筆記
Fashion-industry term. The noun sense is more common than the verb sense (add a welt). Often used with colour or material descriptors: leather welt, silk welt, contrasting welt.
welt — verb
- weltpresent simple I / you / we / they
- welts3rd person singular
- welting-ing form
- weltedpast simple
1. To attach a raised or reinforced strip of stitching to a piece of clothing or a
To attach a raised or reinforced strip of stitching to a piece of clothing or a shoe as part of the sewing process.
The shoemaker welted the leather boots by hand using a curved needle and strong thread.
passive verb form: welted + by hand
Dewi learned how to welt a jacket sleeve during her first week at tailoring school.
The customer asked for a stronger seam, so the tailor welted the trouser legs.
The vintage dress was expertly welted with a thin silk hem.
- stitch
General term for sewing; 'welt' is a specific type of decorative or reinforcing stitch.
文法句型
welt + [garment]
用法筆記
Primarily used by tailors, shoemakers, and fashion professionals. The passive form ('is welted', 'was welted') is common in descriptions of how a garment was constructed.
2. To cause a raised red mark on someone's skin by hitting, whipping, or striking t
To cause a raised red mark on someone's skin by hitting, whipping, or striking them.
Defne accidentally welted her own arm when the heavy car door slammed shut on it.
welter + reflexive: welted her own + body part
The low-hanging branch welted the hiker's face as she pushed through the thick bushes.
A sharp shelf corner welted the delivery driver's forearm as he squeezed past.
A stray rope from a fence welted the horse's flank and made it shy.
文法句型
welt + [person/body part]
用法筆記
Much less common than the noun form. When used as a verb in this sense, it often describes an accidental action rather than deliberate beating. The object is typically a body part or person.
常見錯誤
3. To strike someone or something with great force — used as a dramatic or exaggera
To strike someone or something with great force — used as a dramatic or exaggerated way to describe hitting, without necessarily implying that a raised mark is left on the skin.
"Say that again and I will welt you," the angry teen shouted at his brother.
threat construction: 'I will welt you'
The boxer welted his opponent with a powerful right hook to the jaw.
Brooke threatened to welt her friend's arm for telling an embarrassing story.
Zola threatened to welt anyone who tried to steal food from the office kitchen.
文法句型
welt + [person/thing]
用法筆記
Informal, mainly heard in spoken or colloquial contexts. Often used in threats or playful banter. Less common than 'hit' or 'punch', with a slightly stronger or more dramatic feel.