welt (
http://definr.com/welt)
n 1: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a
whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions [syn:
wale,
weal,
wheal]
2: a raised or strengthened seam
v 1: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
[syn:
flog,
whip,
lather,
lash,
slash,
strap,
trounce]
2: put a welt on; of garments or shoes