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WALE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Wale.

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Wale - as a noun

A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wealweltwheal

Thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boardplank
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wale - as a verb

To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.

To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

To choose, select.

Example Sentences

"She admired the stylish wale pattern on the fabric."
"This corduroy has a fine wale that adds texture to the garment."
"The dress was made from a fabric with wide wales."
"He wore a jacket with narrow wales, giving it a sleek look."
"The wales on his trousers were a distinguishing feature of his outfit."
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Word Game Points

Is WALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is WALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wale is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is WALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wale is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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