wale Definition

wale
noun

1. A raised mark on the skin; a weal¹.
2. A ridge on the surface of cloth, eg the rib on corduroy.
3. naut.
A course of planking running along the top edge of a ship's side.

verb waled, waling

1. To create wales by striking.
2. To make, provide with or secure something with wales.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon walu ridge.