welt


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