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goodyear welt

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables
goodyear welt
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A welt used in a method of shoe construction in which the insole, upper, and welt are sewn together and the welt is then stitched to the outsole so as to leave the upper surface of the insole free of tacks and stitches.

Etymology

After Charles Goodyear Jr., who was involved in making shoes of this kind.

Inflected Forms

Goodyear welts (plural)

Questions

What does goodyear welt mean?
A welt used in a method of shoe construction in which the insole, upper, and welt are sewn together and the welt is then stitched to the outsole so as to leave the upper surface of the insole free of tacks and stitches.
Where does goodyear welt come from?
After Charles Goodyear Jr., who was involved in making shoes of this kind.

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