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Määritelmät

Substantiivi

1. A ridge or low barrier.
2. (Scotland, Northern England) Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.
3. A raised rib in knitted goods or fabric, especially corduroy.
4. The texture of a piece of fabric.
5. (nautical) A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
6. A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.
7. A timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position.
8. A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.
9. A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.

Verbi

1. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
2. (Scotland, Northern England) To choose, select.
3. To beat a person, especially as punishment or out of anger.
4. To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.