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Wale (Noun)

Meaning 1

Thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ship's wale was constructed from sturdy oak to withstand the rough seas.
  • Carpenters carefully shaped and fitted the wale to ensure a watertight seal along the vessel's side.
  • A combination of wale and bilge pumps helped to keep the ship afloat after the storm.
  • Historic ships often featured an additional wale to reinforce the hull and protect against cannon fire.
  • During restoration, the wale was painstakingly re-created using traditional techniques and materials.

Synonyms

  • Strake

Hypernyms

  • Plank

Hyponyms

  • Garboard Strake
  • Gun Rest
  • Gunnel
  • Garboard Plank

Meaning 2

A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Wheal
  • Welt
  • Weal

Hypernyms

  • Hurt
  • Harm
  • Trauma
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