wales

[weylz] / weɪlz /

NOUN

rib of fabric

Synonyms

STRONG

grain mark rib ridge streak strip texture weal weave welt

Example Sentences

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Amber and yellow national severe weather warnings were issued for parts of northern England, North Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Many tourists looking to spend the Easter weekend in north and west Wales cancelled, leaving some worried about the effect it will have on the tourism industry.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Speaking on Radio Wales Breakfast, Carnall said "a few hardened campers" have carried on with their plans but it is "very lucky... we're able to take touring vans and motorhomes as well".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Yellow warnings for wind covered all of Scotland on Saturday, while an amber warning was issued by the Met Office for southern Scotland, northern England and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Better even than the Welsh ones, despite the fact that he lived in Wales and had his business there.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl