Welt

usgb/welt/
noun

A ridge or swelling on the skin made by a hit or pressure.

She had a large welt on her arm where the baseball hit her.
Visual representation of "welt" - a ridge or swelling on the skin made by a hit or pressure

Often appears as...

  • large welt
  • red welt
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Visual representation of "welt"
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Physical Mark

Understand 'welt' as a visible injury from something striking the skin.

Illustration for Physical Mark
The tight elastic left welts on his wrists.
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Possible Pain

'Welt' often implies that the marked area is painful or tender.

Illustration for Possible Pain
I gently touched the welt to avoid causing her pain.
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Not a Disease

Don't confuse 'welt' with a skin condition; it's usually the result of an injury.

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After falling, he noticed a welt rising on his shin.
Visual representation of the word "Welt"

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