noun
welt
A strip or ridge sewn into leather or fabric.
A leather welt joins the shoe's upper to its sole.
Etymology
Welt is an established craft word for an applied strip or raised seam. Its deeper ancestry is uncertain, while its construction sense remains clear.
More examples
- A blue welt runs around the cushion's edge.
- The tailor finishes each pocket opening with a narrow welt.
- The cobbler replaces the worn welts before attaching new soles.
Forms
welt · welts
welting noun — Material used to make sewn strips or ridges.