welt

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To roll; revolve
2. 2
   To cause to have welts; to beat.
3. 3
   To install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce.
4. 4
   To decay.
5. 5
   To become stringy.

Noun

1. 1
   A ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow.
2. 2
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry).
3. 3
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry): A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.
4. 4
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry): A strip of material or covered cord applied to a seam or garment edge to strengthen or cover it.
5. 5
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry): In steam boilers and sheet-iron work, a strip riveted upon the edges of plates that form a butt joint.
6. 6
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry): In carpentry, a strip of wood fastened over a flush seam or joint, or an angle, to strengthen it.
7. 7
   A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry): In machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed.
8. 8
   A shoe made with a welt (strip of leather set into the seam).

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname from German.