What does wale mean?
noun
A ridge or cord on the surface of a material, especially a cord or ridge on the surface of a whale's skin, or a cord or ridge on the surface of a fabric, such as a corduroy fabric. In nautical contexts, a wale is a horizontal timber on a ship's hull.
Example
"The wale on the whale's back was a distinctive feature of the species."
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