wale

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)

A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.

A timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position.

A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.

A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.

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.