wale vs welt

wale and welt both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wale	Yes	No	No	No
welt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wale and welt are synonyms defined as:

wale and welt: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

Other synonyms of wale include weal, wheal.

wale (noun)	welt (noun)
thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship	a raised or strengthened seam
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions	a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

wale (verb)	welt (verb)
	put a welt on
	beat severely with a whip or rod