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Meaning of welt
The primary meaning of the word "welt" is a seam or a ridge, especially one formed by turning under or folding a edge of fabric and sewing it in place.
Etymology of welt
The word "welt" has its origins in Old English "wealt" and Old Norse "velta", which are related to the Proto-Germanic word "walþiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "wel-" meaning "to turn" or "to roll"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a seam or a ridge in various contexts, including sewing, shoemaking, and construction
Synonyms
Definitions
- A seam or a ridge, especially one formed by turning under or folding an edge of fabric and sewing it in place
- * A strip of leather or other material sewn over a seam, especially in a shoe
- * A raised edge or ridge, especially one formed by a seam or a join
Usage Examples
- The shoemaker carefully sewed a welt around the edge of the shoe to reinforce it
- * The seamstress turned under the edge of the fabric and sewed a welt to create a decorative border
- * The carpenter used a welt to cover the joint between the two pieces of wood