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to welt
01
fouetter, flageller
to whip or strike someone harshly
Transitive: to welt sb
Exemples
The cruel taskmaster would welt the disobedient slaves as a form of punishment.
Le cruel contremaître fouettait les esclaves désobéissants comme forme de punition.
In historical accounts, prisoners were often welted for minor offenses.
Dans les récits historiques, les prisonniers étaient souvent fouettés pour des infractions mineures.
02
ourler, bordurer
to add or apply a raised edge or border to something, often by sewing or stitching
Transitive: to welt clothes or upholstery
Exemples
The tailor welted the cuffs of the suit to give it a sharper look.
Le tailleur a surpiqué les poignets du costume pour lui donner un look plus net.
She welted the edges of the pillowcases for extra durability.
Elle a surpiqué les bords des taies d'oreiller pour une durabilité accrue.
Welt
01
couture renforcée, surpiqûre
a raised or strengthened seam
02
marque, boursouflure
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
Arbre Lexical
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