
Welt
Physical Mark
Understand 'welt' as a visible injury from something striking the skin.
The tight elastic left welts on his wrists.
Possible Pain
'Welt' often implies that the marked area is painful or tender.
I gently touched the welt to avoid causing her pain.
Not a Disease
Don't confuse 'welt' with a skin condition; it's usually the result of an injury.
After falling, he noticed a welt rising on his shin.
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