<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip</li><li>a blow producing such a ridge or wale</li><li>a strip, as of leather, set in between the outsole of a shoe and the edges of its insole and upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling (Shoemaking)</li><li>a strip, usually of leather, that ornaments a shoe</li><li>a strengthening or ornamental finish along a seam, the edge of a garment, etc.</li><li>a seam in which one edge is cut close to the stitching line and covered by the other edge, which is stitched over it</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to beat soundly, as with a stick or whip (used with object)</li><li>to furnish or supply (a shoe or garment) with a welt or welts; sew a welt on to (used with object)</li><li>to be marked with or develop welts (used without object)</li></ul>