welts
Pronunciación: [wɛlts]
Palabra
Contexto: «health»
(noun) welts are raised marks on the skin. They often happen when you get stung by an insect or if you scratch yourself hard. They can be itchy or painful.
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After playing outside, I noticed some welts on my arm from the bug bites.
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I didn't have any welts on my skin after the picnic, which was nice.
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Do you have any welts from those mosquito bites?
Contexto: «physical action»
(verb) to welt someone means to hit them hard enough that a mark is left on their skin, like a bruise or a raised spot. It can happen if someone gets whipped or hit with something.
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The horse's tail caused a welt on my leg when it swished past me.
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I didn't welt my friend during the playful match; we were just having fun.
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Did that stick welt you when it hit your arm?
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