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A ridge or low barrier.

A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).

The texture of a piece of fabric.

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

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

To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.

To choose, select.