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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At the moment, many are busy campaigning ahead of May's elections in Scotland, Wales and for some councils in England.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Wales said farewell to the player who is widely regarded as their finest female footballer when Fishlock retired from international duty last October.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Ingle battled through rehabilitation to make Wilkinson's Euro 2025 squad, though the knee issue meant she managed only one substitute appearance in Switzerland as Wales featured at a major women's tournament for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sophie Ingle is poised to win Wales cap number 150 when Rhian Wilkinson's team take on Albania in a Women's World Cup qualifier in Elbasan on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He was training cadets at a camp in North Wales when the armistice was announced.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman