wales

n. a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located to the west of England.

n. a constituent country of the United Kingdom, situated on the island of Great Britain to the west of England.

“Many people travel to Wales to see the beautiful mountains and coastline.”

“The devolved government in Wales has significant authority over areas such as health, education, and local economic development.”

n. the raised lines or ridges on a piece of fabric, like corduroy.

n. the plural of 'wale', referring to the raised ridges or ribs in a woven fabric, particularly corduroy.

“This jacket has very fine wales, making the fabric look almost smooth.”

“The durability of corduroy is often determined by the density of its wales, with wider ridges typically offering a more rugged aesthetic.”

Technical

n. raised marks on the skin, usually caused by being hit with something thin.

n. plural of 'wale'; streaks or ridges raised on the skin by a blow from a rod or whip.

“The rough branches left red wales across his arms as he ran through the woods.”

“The historical account described the prisoner as having deep wales across his back from the harsh punishment he endured.”

Literary