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wale

The correct spelling is wale.

How to pronounce wale

/ˈweɪl/
noun

IPA: /ˈweɪl/

Say it like: Wal-e

The correct spelling is wale. A ridge or low barrier.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A ridge or low barrier.
  2. 2.A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).
  3. 3.The texture of a piece of fabric.
  4. 4.A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
  5. 5.A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.

verb

  1. 1.To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
  2. 2.To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
  3. 3.To choose, select.

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