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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"Currently in north Wales 84.8% of first class letters are delivered the next working day, with the remainder arriving in the days that follow," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"Who gets the captaincy at 23 other than Sophie?" says Ward, scorer of 44 goals in 105 Wales appearances.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"If Wales qualified for the World Cup, it would be amazing."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

I knew from studying atlases as a kid that Cymru meant Wales.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs