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

With sauna culture quickly growing across the UK, including in Wales, some advocates of the heated treatment claim they could become the "new pub" when it comes to socialising.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

On Thursday, the King and Queen attended the traditional Maundy service at Denbighshire in Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

We learn to draw the Union Jack, using a ruler and memorizing the various crosses, for St. George of England, St. Patrick of Ireland, St. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood