A ridge or low barrier.

A raised rib in knitted goods or fabric, especially corduroy.

The texture of a piece of fabric.

(nautical) A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)

A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.

A timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position.

A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.

A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.

(Scotland, Northern England) Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.

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

To beat a person, especially as punishment or out of anger.

To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

(Scotland, Northern England) To choose, select.