WALE


Meaning of WALE in English

■ noun

1》 a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy.

2》 Nautical a horizontal wooden strip fitted as strengthening to a boat's side.

3》 a horizontal band around a woven basket.

Origin

OE walu 'stripe, weal'.

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