Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A ridge or low barrier.
Definition: A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).
Definition: The texture of a piece of fabric.
Definition: A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
Definition: A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.
Definition: A timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position.
Definition: A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.
Definition: A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.
verb
Definition: To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
Definition: To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
noun
Definition: Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.
verb
Definition: To choose, select.