welt

• Nom avec deux sens principaux : une marque en relief sur la peau, souvent causée par un coup ou une réaction allergique ; ou une couture en relief ou renforcée en couture ou en cordonnerie.

A noun with two primary meanings: a raised mark on the skin, often caused by a blow or an allergic reaction; or a raised or strengthened seam in sewing or shoemaking.

1. Raised mark on skinB2formalmedical

   A raised, often red or swollen mark on the skin, typically caused by a blow, whip, or an allergic reaction.

   Zébrure

   • A red welt appeared on his arm after the bee sting.
   • The whip left a painful welt on the horse's flank.
   • She developed welts from an allergic reaction to the medication.

   Synonymeswalewealwheal

2. Reinforced seamC1formal

   A raised or strengthened seam in clothing or footwear, often used for durability or decoration.

   Surpiqûre renforcée

   • The cobbler reinforced the boot with a thick welt.
   • The jacket's welt stitching added a stylish detail.
   • A good welt is essential for the longevity of leather shoes.

• Verbe signifiant marquer la peau d'une zébrure ou d'une trace, généralement par un coup ou un fouet.

A verb meaning to raise a welt or mark on the skin, typically by striking or whipping.

1. Beat severelyC1informal

   To strike someone or something very hard, typically with a whip or rod.

   Frapper violemment

   • The cruel master welted the servant for a minor mistake.
   • He threatened to welt the dog if it didn't obey.
   • The old punishment was to welt the prisoner with a leather strap.

   Synonymesbeatbeltcanefloglashscourgestrapthrashwhip

2. Put a welt onC1informal

   To cause a raised, red mark on the skin, often by hitting or whipping.

   marquer de zébrures

   • The whip welted his back, leaving painful stripes.
   • The branch welted her arm as she pushed through the bushes.
   • The harsh rope welted his hands as he pulled the heavy load.

   Synonymesfloglashwalewealwhip