welt

/welt/

Definitions

1. noun

A raised pattern on a shoe or other leather article, or a mark resembling this on the skin, especially a burn or a scar.

“The welt on her hand was a painful reminder of the accident.”

2. verb

To make or repair a welt, or to cause a burn or a scar.

“The accident welted her skin, leaving a lasting scar.”

Synonyms

  • mark
  • scar

Antonyms

  • heal
  • mend