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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When a so-called "risk-adjusted" backlog is totalled up for all NHS buildings in Wales - which focuses on major problems where safety could be at risk - the bill comes to more than £1bn.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The backlog of maintenance and repairs in NHS buildings in Wales deemed at "high" or "significant risk" has reached nearly £1bn, figures reveal.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A map of the main hospitals and health boards in Wales shows issues across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But the UK government has now revealed the updated marmalade decree is among 76 updated EU food-related laws that will apply in England, Wales and Scotland too if its wider food deal is agreed.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Most were evacuated when our school was closed. Our housekeeper, Viola, went to Wales, and I was supposed to go to America to stay with my gran.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin