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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However, in Wales properties now need to be made available for at least 252 days and actually let for 182.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Across the south Midlands and the west coast of Wales it is likely to reach 22C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In south and west Wales thousands of homes were without power according to National Grid, while SP Energy reported power cuts in north Wales, due to Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

“Shocking performance. And Wales lost to Uganda, and Scotland was slaughtered by Luxembourg.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling