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.