wale
- Noun. A ridge or low barrier.
- Noun. A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).
- Noun. The texture of a piece of fabric.
- Noun. (nautical) A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale).
- Noun. A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.
- Noun. A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.
- Noun. A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.
- Verb. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale.
- Verb. To give a surface a texture of wales.
- Noun. Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.
- Verb. to choose, select.
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