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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Looking at a detailed breakdown of issues around NHS Wales buildings, published for 2024-25, the figures show:

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Manchester City teenager Mayzee Davies is back in the Wales squad for this month's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania, but there is no place for injured goalkeeper Olivia Clark.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A map of the main hospitals and health boards in Wales shows issues across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In Wales, 115,700 pathways were waiting over one year.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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