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 sunshine continuing, temperatures across England and Wales will still be into the low twenties, so it will feel more like a typical summer's day for most of us.

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

Speaking on Radio Wales Breakfast, Carnall said "a few hardened campers" have carried on with their plans but it is "very lucky... we're able to take touring vans and motorhomes as well".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“That must go to New York, the shoes for Toulouse, the ham for Siam, the nails from Wales, and the tangerines for New Orleans.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller