weɪl, wɔɪl

Definitions

1. noun

a long, narrow ridge or groove, especially on a ship’s hull, used for caulking

“The ship’s wale needed to be repaired before the voyage.”

2. verb

to mark or score with parallel lines or grooves

“The artist waled the canvas to create a unique design.”

3. verb

to mark or score with a wale, especially for caulking

“The shipwright waled the hull of the boat to make it seaworthy.”

4. noun

a ridge or groove in something, such as a stone or a shell

“The wale of the shell was beautiful and unique.”

5. noun

a rib or a ridge in a rock or a hill

“The wale of the mountain ran for miles.”