welt
     n 1: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a
          whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions [syn: {wale},
           {weal}, {wheal}]
     2: a raised or strengthened seam
     v 1: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
          the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
          [syn: {flog}, {whip}, {lather}, {lash}, {slash}, {strap},
           {trounce}]
     2: put a welt on; "welt the shoes"
Source: WordNet® 2.0