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