welting

Meanings

• verb

  The process of making leather soft and supple by subjecting it to various treatments, such as soaking, scraping, and rolling.

  - "The shoemaker used a mallet to welt the leather soles."
  - "After welting the hide, the craftsman applied dye to the surface."

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Variants

List of all variants of welting that leads to same result
welt , welted , welting , welts

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Etymology

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From Old English weltan, meaning 'to roll, turn'.

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Trivia

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1. Welting was an important skill for early humans, who used animal hides for clothing and shelter.

2. The process of welting leather can take several days to complete.

3. Some leatherworkers use traditional tools, such as a welt knife and a welt hammer, for welting.

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Related Concepts

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1. leatherworking: The art or trade of making leather products, such as shoes, belts, bags, and jackets.

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Culture

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In the context of leatherworking, welting is an essential process that adds durability and flexibility to the material. It is often used in the production of shoes, belts, and other leather goods.

How to Memorize "welting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leatherworker rolling and scraping a piece of hide to make it soft and pliable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'welting' with the process of making leather soft and supple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'welting' is the process of making leather 'welt-worthy' by turning and rolling it.

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