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Rarewale
The correct spelling is wale.
How to pronounce wale
/ˈweɪl/
nounIPA: /ˈweɪl/
Say it like: Wal-e
The correct spelling is wale. A ridge or low barrier.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A ridge or low barrier.
- 2.A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).
- 3.The texture of a piece of fabric.
- 4.A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
- 5.A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.
verb
- 1.To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
- 2.To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
- 3.To choose, select.
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