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Dieter's World is hit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

welt

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'hit' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for welt that I've seen before include "narrow ridge" , "After blow, Mark" , "Wound from lash" , "Fire(place)" , "Raised mark on the skin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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