wale
/weɪl/noun
1
- a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy（织物表面的）凸纹。
2
- Nautical a horizontal wooden strip fitted as strengthening to a boat's side【航海】木船腰部外板。
3
- a horizontal band around a woven basket（篮子）箍条。
词源
late Old English walu 'stripe， weal'.