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wales
In the context of textiles, this term refers specifically to the vertical ridges of corduroy. The thickness or density of these ridges is often used to categorize the fabric, where a higher number of wales per inch indicates a finer, more velvet-like texture, while a lower number indicates a coarser, wider rib.
In construction and maritime engineering, the term describes structural reinforcement beams. These are typically heavy-duty horizontal supports used to distribute pressure and prevent the collapse of walls in trenches or to strengthen the outer planking of a ship's hull.
Meanings
Examples
These trousers have very fine wales that make the fabric look almost like velvet.
I prefer corduroy with wide wales for a more vintage look.
Run your finger across the fabric to feel the raised wales.
The tailor noted that the wales of the cloth were slightly misaligned.
We need to install horizontal wales to prevent the trench walls from collapsing.
The ship hull was reinforced with heavy oak wales to withstand the pressure of the sea.
Check if the steel wales are securely bolted to the shoring system.
The construction crew is currently fitting the wales into the support frame.