a streak, stripe, or ridge produced on the skin by the stroke of a rod or whip; welt.

the vertical rib in knit goods or a chain of loops running lengthwise in knit fabric ( course ).

the texture or weave of a fabric.

Nautical.

Also called breast timber,. Engineering, Building Trades. a horizontal timber or other support for reinforcing various upright members, as sheet piling or concrete form boards, or for retaining earth at the edge of an excavation.

a ridge on the outside of a horse collar.

to mark with wales.

to weave with wales.

Engineering, Building Trades. to reinforce or fasten with a wale or wales.

something that is selected as the best; choice.

to choose; select.