to welt
01
piska, gissla
to whip or strike someone harshly
Transitive: to welt sb
Exempel
The cruel taskmaster would welt the disobedient slaves as a form of punishment.
Den grymma förman piskade de olydiga slavarna som en form av bestraffning.
In historical accounts, prisoners were often welted for minor offenses.
I historiska berättelser blev fångar ofta piskade för mindre förseelser.
02
kanta, borda
to add or apply a raised edge or border to something, often by sewing or stitching
Transitive: to welt clothes or upholstery
Exempel
The tailor welted the cuffs of the suit to give it a sharper look.
Skräddaren kantade kavajens manschetter för att ge den en skarpare look.
She welted the edges of the pillowcases for extra durability.
Hon kantade kuddfodrens kanter för extra hållbarhet.
Welt
01
förstärkt söm, upphöjd söm
a raised or strengthened seam
02
valk, svullnad
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
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