welt

Example Sentences

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Some, like Brayn Nestor, bore bloody welts from the rubber bullets that had hit them.

From Los Angeles Times

Donovan seemed to use downstairs as his target with Crocker bringing the uppercut into play but he would find himself with a huge welt under the left eye by the end of the fourth.

From BBC

The ball sent Miller’s hat flying off his head and left the 25-year-old former starter with a large red welt on his forehead.

From Los Angeles Times

Mild to moderate signs of food allergy include a swollen face, lips or eyes; hives or welts on your skin; or vomiting.

From Salon

There was also the time Clyde woke me up by nipping my chin hard enough to leave a welt because I had not served his breakfast quickly enough.

From Salon