nounπShareA ridge or low barrier."The carpenter added a wooden wale along the wall to protect it from being bumped by furniture. "structurearchitecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course)."The corduroy pants had wide wales, giving them a distinctive ridged texture. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe texture of a piece of fabric."The corduroy pants had a very noticeable wale. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)"The carpenter carefully measured the wale on the model ship, ensuring it was the correct height for the vessel. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth."The farmer used a strong wale to support the soil around the new vegetable patch. "architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position."The construction workers attached a thick wale horizontally across the pilings of the new pier to keep them stable. "nauticalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge on the outside of a horse collar."The harness maker carefully inspected the wale on the horse collar to ensure it wouldn't chafe the horse's neck. "animalpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip."The boy's arm showed a red wale after his brother hit him with a belt. "bodymarkmedicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt."The bully used his belt to wale the smaller boy, leaving painful red marks on his back. "bodyactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a surface a texture of wales or welts."The old machine would wale the leather with deep ridges, creating a unique texture for the belt. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething selected as being the best, preference; choice.""Pizza was the wale of our team for the celebratory lunch after winning the game." "valueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose, select."Though many applied, the company will wale only five interns for the summer program. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
