welt
Third Person
welts
Present Participle
welting
Past Tense
welted
Past Participle
welted
1
to whip or strike someone harshly
transitive
- The cruel taskmaster would welt the disobedient slaves as a form of punishment.
- In historical accounts, prisoners were often welted for minor offenses.
- The oppressive ruler ordered the guards to welt the captured rebels for defiance.
- The strict teacher threatened to welt students who broke the school rules.
- The disciplinary measures included welting those who dared to resist.
2
to add or apply a raised edge or border to something, often by sewing or stitching
transitive
- The tailor welted the cuffs of the suit to give it a sharper look.
- She welted the edges of the pillowcases for extra durability.
- The upholstery technician welted the seams to reinforce the fabric.
- The leather bag was expertly welted along the zipper line to prevent fraying.
- He welted the edges of the blanket with decorative stitching.