wale

noun

1. a raised line or streak made on the skin by the slash of a stick or whip; welt; weal
2. 1. a ridge on the surface of cloth, as corduroy
   2. texture of cloth
3. a band or ridge woven around the body of a basket to brace it
4. Naut. any of several strakes or heavy planks fastened to the outside of the hull of a wooden ship: usually used in pl.

Origin: ME < OE walu, weal < IE *wolos, round < base *wel-, to turn, roll > walk, L vola

transitive verb waled, waling

1. to mark (the skin) with wales
2. to make (cloth) or weave (wickerwork) with wales

noun

1. choice; selection
2. that chosen as best

Origin: ME wal < ON val, akin to Ger wahl, choice, a choosing: for IE base see will

transitive verb waled, waling