Most twills are continuous—the wale goes from one corner to the one diagonally opposite. Pattern, however, can be achieved by periodically changing the direction of the wales.
Source: wiktionary
Wale
/ˈweɪl/
Synonyms for "wale" (181 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Strong matches (54)
Related words (90)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: welt, abscess, aposteme, bed sore, bilge.
- Sentence evidence is available for wale, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "wale".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "wale"
Keep "wale" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "wale" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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7 entriesCollocations
12 entriescorduroy fabriccorduroy walefabric textureraised ridgesraised weltrib knitribbed fabricribbingridge patternskin welttextile ridgewelt mark
Inflections
3 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Czech
1 entries- val noun (ridge)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
I have woven a small sample of striped corduroy shown here. […] The stripe draws the eye from side to side while the wales draw the eye up and down.
Source: wiktionary
The fabric may be further described according to the number of wales per inch: Corduroy known as fine wale, pin-wale, or needle wale has very thin wales (usually twelve or more per inch, i.e., the width of a pin), while wide wale corduroy has thicker wales (usually six or fewer per inch).
Source: wiktionary
Crepon cloths, with their heavy crape-like wale, are a noteworthy part of the season's importations.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "wale"?
Closest matches include welt, abscess, aposteme, bed sore, bilge.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "wale"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.