transcription, транскрипция: [ weɪl ]
n. & v. --n. 1 = WEAL(1). 2 a ridge on a woven fabric, e.g. corduroy. 3 Naut. a broad thick timber along a ship's side. 4 a specially woven strong band round a woven basket. --v.tr. provide or mark with wales. øwale-knot a knot made at the end of a rope by intertwining strands to prevent unravelling or act as a stopper. [OE walu stripe, ridge]