welts
Pronunciation: [wɛlts]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
After playing outside, I noticed some welts on my arm from the bug bites.
Example
I didn't have any welts on my skin after the picnic, which was nice.
Example
Do you have any welts from those mosquito bites?
Context: "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.
Example
The horse's tail caused a welt on my leg when it swished past me.
Example
I didn't welt my friend during the playful match; we were just having fun.
Example
Did that stick welt you when it hit your arm?
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